Parasite, zombie, leech—these words are often used to describe people in unkind ways. Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms ...

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Of all the parasites cat parents worry about, fleas are the most common found on felines. While a vet-recommended flea ...

The physical effects of malaria occur largely because the parasite invades red blood cells, producing toxins, causing anemia (diminished red blood cell function), and potentially blocking small blood ...

What are blood sugar levels? We all need some sugar in our blood called glucose, to provide our cells with energy. We get glucose from the food and drinks we consume. After we eat, a hormone called ...

Glanville, 52, has experienced abnormal facial swelling that she claims could be due to “face parasites.” However, Dubrow, 66, stated that he doesn’t believe that to be the case. The reality ...

Keywords: Immune Escape, Schistosoma, Cathepsins, Cercariae, Serine Proteases, Innate Immune Cells, Complement Molecules, Adaptive Immunity Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic ...