A sign recently appeared at a local park warning visitors that whipworm contamination is a problem there. The fact is, that sign could be applicable to any location where lots of dogs congregate, so ...

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 ...

No pet owner wants to hear that their dog has worms, but unfortunately intestinal parasites are common in dogs. The good news is worms are treatable, and there is medication to help your dog feel ...

The human whipworm, which infects 500 million people and can damage physical and mental growth, is killed at egg and adult stage by a new drug class developed at the Universities of Manchester and ...