Parasites are dangerous creatures that survive off their hosts. Here are 12 common parasites that feed on the human body.

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash. While ...

A British woman has spoken of her stressful experience dealing with an 'infectious' medieval skin disease that is very ...

SOLEDAD, California (KSBW) — A scabies outbreak at a skilled nursing facility in Soledad led to reduced visitation at the center, warning signs going up, and health leaders offering recommendations to ...

Human scabies is a debilitating skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabei, known by several names such as "itch mite." At any given time, the worldwide burden of disease is about 300,000,000 people. It ...

Eight years after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified scabies as a neglected tropical disease, it continues to pose a global public health challenge, particularly among children, ...