From its beginnings now over 100 years ago, JH has been at the forefront in publishing original research and timely reviews on all aspects of the biology of helminths, with a new focus now on only ...

We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting ...

The LEAD Project focuses on the transmission and control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths around the African Great Lakes Region, with fieldwork in epidemiologically-relevant areas of ...

In 2012 only one county reported an outbreak, but in 2022 all the 47 counties reported outbreaks, mainly the Covid-19. The ...

known as helminths, in six districts in the Midlands. Bilharzia and intestinal worms are neglected tropical diseases of significant public health concern. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and ...

Additionally, green space use increases exposure to a variety of micro-organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, and helminths, ...

One study showed that patients infected with helminths experienced fewer symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) than those who were not infected. Other results suggest that certain parasitic species ...

More information: Juan M. Inclan-Rico et al, MrgprA3 neurons drive cutaneous immunity against helminths through selective control of myeloid-derived IL-33, Nature Immunology (2024). DOI: ...

There are two types of human intestinal parasites, protozoa – single-celled organisms that can multiply inside the human body – and helminths, organisms such as tapeworms, roundworms and ...