Roundworms (Ascaris spp.) are large intestinal parasites that live and mature in the human gut. Infection occurs when individuals ingest eggs from contaminated soil or food. In endemic regions, ...

Many of these infections are highly stigmatizing in the community, particularly when they cause changes in physical appearance and infertility. Malnutrition is another complication of a high worm ...

Because both HIV and chronic helminth infections significantly alter the host immune system, shifting the balance between Th1 and Th2 activation, coinfection with HIV and different helminth species ...

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv preprint* server, researchers examined the impact of helminth infection on the effectiveness of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ...

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people are infected with parasitic helminths worldwide, but the prevention and treatment of helminth infection remain challenging.

Researchers have uncovered why some intestinal worm infections become chronic in animal models, which could eventually lead to human vaccines and improved treatments. Parasitic worms, also called ...

Soil-transmitted helminth infections are caused by different species of parasitic worms, including whipworms, hookworms and roundworms. Worldwide, more than 1.5 billion people are infected with at ...

Although helminth infections -- including tapeworms and roundworms -- are among the world's top neglected diseases, they are no longer endemic in Europe. However, researchers report that these ...

A newly discovered pathway reveals potential therapeutic target against helminth infections. New research from the University of Pittsburgh (PA, USA) reveals how the immune system defends against ...

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server reported that helminth exposure enhances viral clearance and survival of mice challenged with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ...