Most Americans view parasitic infections as a problem of the past or one that only impacts low-income countries. However, new research from Washington University in St. Louis finds evidence that the problem is likely widespread ...
Mar 3, 2023
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A protein that plays a critical role in helping malaria parasites infect red blood cells—known as apical membrane protein 1 (AMA1)—has been found to bind to more than one receptor on the surface of the cells.
Mar 3, 2023
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Scientists have discovered that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm which is a major cause of death and illness in the developing world.
Feb 6, 2023
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The Carter Center said Tuesday that only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide last year.
Jan 25, 2023
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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease of the lungs that's been with humanity for centuries and affects a quarter of the world's population. The stubborn disease killed over a million and a half people in 2021, mostly in lower- ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Tulane University researchers are working on a new Chagas disease vaccine that prevents lasting heart damage, a long-term complication from the tropical disease.
Dec 12, 2022
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Malaria is found in more than 90 countries around the world, causing 241 million cases and an estimated 627,000 deaths every year. Vaccines are one intervention that could help eliminate this deadly disease, yet a highly ...
Dec 1, 2022
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The spread of malaria is dependent on Anopheles mosquitoes that spread the disease, and it persists in places where these types of mosquitoes exist and where there are enough people to keep the parasite thriving in humans. ...
Nov 21, 2022
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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the causes of and risk factors for epilepsy.
Nov 21, 2022
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A rare parasitic disease that has long been documented in Europe seems to have taken root in the United States.
Nov 17, 2022
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