Parasites do a whole lot of bad, but some researchers are trying to find out if they might be used for good, too. Studies of “worm therapy,” in which you swallow parasite eggs to treat disease, show it helps relieve symptoms of colitis, Crohn’s disease,type 1 diabetes, andasthma. ...
Skin rashes are now associated with coronavirus COVID-19infections. Similar to other viral diseases such asHIVand bacterial diseases likesyphilis, COVID-19 rashes can take many different forms. One study from Spain identified five different patterns of COVID-19 rash. The most common type was a ...
Some of the parasitic drugs are quite strong, and therefore, they should only be taken under the care of a physician. Depending on what type of parasites are present in the body, the treatment can be administered in a single dose, or it can be taken for several weeks until the parasites...
Ticks are small bloodsucking parasites. Although people assume ticks are insects, they are actually arachnids (like spiders) with three pairs of legs and one pair of antennae. They are the leading carriers of diseases to humans in the U.S., and second only tomosquitoesworldwide. Similarl...
Pubic lice are colloquially known as "crabs." This name refers to the shape of these sexually-transmitted parasites, which is different from that of body lice. Pubic lice live in pubic hair and are spread among people during close contact. Pubic lice can be treated with over-the-counter lic...
Although bed bugs could be found in almost every part of the world, it was almost entirely eradicated in many developed countries a few decades ago. However, there has been a resurgence in the tiny parasites which is most likely linked to international travel. In fact bed bugs are rapidly ...
Unlike some other whales, blues are almost completely free of external parasites and hangers-on such as barnacles, their streamlined shape and fast swimming speed probably makes it impossible for them to attach and stay in place unlike with the slower moving whales such as the right whales....
ellosis or Clownfish DiseaseBrooklynella hostilis(Brook), Marine IchCryptocaryon irritans, also called White Spot Disease or Crypt, Marine Velvet or Velvet DiseaseOodinium ocellatum(Syns:Amyloodinium ocellatum,Branchiophilus maris), and Uronema diseaseUronema marinum. All of these are parasites....
However, your Husky’s regular preventer medication is required year-round to ensure that they remain free of parasites. You can find further information on common parasites and their control at the Companion Animal Parasite Control’s Pets and Parasites website or from your dog’s vet. Image ...