In late 2011, Drexel University dermatology professor Herbert Allen was astounded to read a new research paper documenting the presence of long, corkscrew-shape bacteria called spirochetes in postmortem brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.1 Combing data from published reports, the International Alzheimer Research Center’s Judith Miklossy and colleagues had found evidence of spirochetes […]
Here in the U.S., where food is certified and regulated, you don’t expect to come away from a restaurant with an intestinal parasite. However, just because these infections don’t run rampant does not mean that they don’t happen. In fact, several types of intestinal parasites might just be gaining ground in Western countries. […]
Cryptosporidium and Other Waterborne Parasites Cryptosporidium is one of many waterborne parasites that cause disease in humans and animals. The parasite can be spread in various ways, including drinking or swimming in contaminated water. Children can pass the parasite to each other through feces found in sand boxes and other areas where they […]
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed one new case of rat lungworm disease in an Oahu resident. This is the first case of rat lungworm disease contracted on Oahu in 2017, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases to 16 for this year. The adult case is currently hospitalized and the […]
Malaria is spread by the bite of a mosquito. Therefore, it can spread exceptionally rapidly. Severe outbreaks of the illness are commonplace in some regions. If you contract malaria, you could experience complications that involve any of several different organ systems. Some malaria sufferers develop serious respiratory symptoms. This can be fatal, especially […]
Parasite Testing Article – E.Coli Outbreak at Arizona-Utah border, affects the single polygamous town. According to the State of Utah health authorities, two children were killed and four others were sickened due to an E.coli outbreak in a popularly polygamous community. The bacteria outbreak occurred just on the Utah-Arizona border, in a […]
Parasitic Infections: A Common Condition When Suffering From Lyme Disease Lyme disease symptoms can start to show as early as three days following being bitten by a tick. Symptoms range from a fever and rash to nerve pain, facial palsy, and inflammation in the spinal cord and brain. Many people are unaware that […]
Spreading Parasites – Sand at Playgrounds As healthcare professionals, the duty to keep patients safe from all manner of health risks is the most important thing. This includes doing research into potential causes of health issues. When it comes to treating children, it is vital to take into consideration everything that a child […]
Do I Have A Parasite? – 3 Signs to Watch Out For! Do I Have a Parasite? You might visit a physician to determine if you have a parasite infection. A physician will want to know your symptoms to help her/him understand if you have parasites. Firstly, a physician will need to be […]
