CDC warns doctors to look for screwworm symptoms. What are they?

The New World screwworm flies lay their eggs in wounds, noses, ears, eyes or mouths. Their eggs develop into parasitic larvae ...

‘Devastating’ parasitic screwworm that can lay eggs on people creeps closer to US

The New World screwworm is getting dangerously close to the U.S., public health officials warn. If left untreated, a ...
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Dog-killing parasite found in California river. Here’s where and signs your pet might have it

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A potentially fatal dog worm lurks in California’s waters, waiting to attack your dog from the inside. A group of scientists from ...
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Flesh-eating parasites spreading in Mexico trigger warning in Kansas

National and Kansas healthcare officials are warning people to watch out for possible signs of a flesh-eating parasite.

Does it even need to be said? No, you don’t need to do a ‘parasite cleanse’

Pricey deworming remedies are being touted as cure-alls. Supermodel Heidi Klum gave it a go – experts roll their eyes ...