Scientists claim that mature roundworms which live in the small intestine of raccoons can produce upto 180,000 eggs every day ...

Four days ago we rescued a 6-month-old puppy from a shelter in the southeast of the United States. My vet says that she has roundworm and warned me that my kids (ages 3-8 years) could get visceral ...

The raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis can cause severe diseases in humans, including fatal brain damage.

Raccoon roundworm has now spread to nine European countries, raising the risk of human infection, according to a review and analysis by Goethe University researchers published in Parasitology Research ...

The raccoon roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis can cause severe diseases in humans, including fatal brain damage. A research ...

A resilient raccoon-carried parasite is rapidly spreading across Europe, posing a significant neurological risk to humans, ...

Multiple types of parasitic worms can be passed from dogs to humans, including roundworms and hookworms. Practicing good hygiene is the best way to prevent worms from spreading. If you suspect your ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says people should "avoid contact with raccoons and their feces" Two children in California contracted a rare parasite that is commonly spread by ...

In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. In an analysis of ...

Doggy park lovers, beware: Researchers in Ireland say they’ve pinpointed the park hot spots where roundworms are most likely to infect our precious pups. Scientists at Trinity College in Ireland led ...

A resilient parasite carried by raccoons is spreading across Europe, posing a severe neurological threat to humans. Experts ...