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Department of Pediatric Critical Medicine, Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China Background: ...

Here are eight of the wild animals that kill the most humans each year, based on BBC Wildlife’s reporting. Hippos are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than lions. BBC Wildlife notes that ...

Worm infections are generally thought of as a childhood problem. The truth, however, is that adults too carry a risk, especially in places where hygiene, food and water safety may be less than perfect ...

Intestinal worms often lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, like diarrhea, because they live in your digestive tract. Other symptoms, such as a skin rash or problems breathing, also can occur, depending ...

Objective Complications of ascariasis are a significant cause of abdominal pain in pediatric emergencies, especially where it is endemic. A literature review was conducted with the aim of improving ...

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Heidi Klum is the latest celebrity to hop on the cleanse trend, believing she has parasites and worms and that a flush of her system is necessary — though doctors have weighed in and warn others ...

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 ...