Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have developed widespread drug resistance in both North America and Australia.

A new study published in the journal of Nature Scientific Reports found that anemia was almost three times as common in women ...

"This is a big problem, as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals," study first author Swaid Abdullah, a senior lecturer in veterinary parasitology at the University of ...

When your furry friends contract a parasitic infection like hookworm or roundworm, the consequences can be severe for both them and your family ...

The European Medicines Agency’s positive opinion for ivermectin-albendazole for treating soil-transmitted helminth infections ...

“This is a big problem, as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals,” Dr Abdullah said. “In dogs, hookworm infections primarily affect the small intestine leading to anemia, ...

“This is a big problem, as hookworm infections can be dangerous for both humans and animals,” Dr Abdullah said. “In dogs, hookworm infections primarily affect the small intestine leading to anaemia, ...

Helminthic infections are associated with severe morbidity particularly in young children who often harbor the highest burden of disease. While each helminth species completes a distinct life cycle ...

Heartworms can cause organ damage, heart failure, and death if left untreated. Dewormer is not only important to rid your pet of an infection. It also helps keep the entire household healthy. Some ...