It was a literal tape worm. A UK mom was relieved — albeit embarrassed — after discovering that her son’s “brain-eating worm” was actually a harmless piece of tape. The ordeal occurred in November ...

Three types of parasites can cause disease in humans. They are protozoa, carried by mosquitos, helminths, such as roundworm, and ectoparasites, for instance lice and bed bugs. Parasites are organisms ...

Strands of parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans than other worm species, researchers said. monkeybusinessimages Getty Images/iStockphoto Strands of parasitic worms ...

Strands of parasitic worms found in dogs and cats are more likely to infect humans than other worm species, researchers said. monkeybusinessimages Getty Images/iStockphoto Strands of parasitic worms ...