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Nolen RS. Mexico screwworm case triggers US emergency response. American Veterinary Medical Association. Published December ...

A new tablet being developed to cure intestinal worms has shown promising results in trials and could help eradicate the ...

The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of ...

What is ringworm in cats and how can you spot it? We have done the research. Jump in to read all about ringworm and how to ...

If maggots are making an unwelcome appearance in your garden soil, it's likely due to the abundance of organic matter breaking down in a moist environment. These squirming pests are often the ...

They're called screwworms and they've been confirmed in Mexico, putting them just a hop, skip and a flesh destroying jump ...

These include the feet, legs, buttocks, or back. Creeping eruption is caused by hookworms. Hookworm eggs are found in the feces of dogs and cats. After the eggs hatch, they mature into worms. The ...

Young artists learned about the importance of blowflies last Saturday at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house as they engaged in maggot art. Under the supervision of UC Davis Entomology Club ...

From fungi brewing alcohol in a person's gut to parasitic brain infections, here are some of the oddest medical case reports we covered in 2024. Doctors occasionally see patients with such bizarre ...