What is Strongyloides stercoralis ?
Infection with Strongyloides stercoralis, a nematode parasite, is frequently asymptomatic or may show few clinical signs. However, on occasion it can persist for many years due to autoinfection, and depending More...
Parasite drug, ivermectin, shown effective against bed bugs according to study
Sixty percent of bed bugs who got a blood meal from a person treated with an anti-parasitic drug died, according to research presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s annual meeting More...
Sanofi Pasteur’s ‘Sklice’ more effective than nit combing at eliminating head lice according to study
Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) Image/CDC A single, 10-minute, at-home application of ivermectin was more effective than vehicle control (nit combing) in eliminating head-louse infestations at 1, 7, and 14 More...
