Leishmaniasis belongs to the class of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that particularly affect people in the poorest ...

Lately, social media feeds have been crawling with testimonials about “parasite cleanses” and DIY worm detoxes. Many people may be unknowingly infected, influencers on TikTok and Instagram claim, and ...

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or "kissing bug," may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a new report published by the ...

Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.

MiDOG has contributed a large share of high-quality, publicly available parasite genomes. Currently, 50% of the thorny-headed ...

A new study has found that horses with higher parasitic loads also have worse coat conditions, thanks to a novel tool with far-reaching impacts developed by UConn researchers. This work was led by ...