In extreme cases, the swelling can be profound, resulting in a condition known as elephantiasis. This is because the worm ...

In fact threadworms occur in children from all backgrounds and all levels of hygiene. The threadworm is a common parasite throughout the world but prefers cold and temperate climates like our own.

But globally, it is estimated that over 600 million people are infected with the skin-penetrating threadworm, also known as Strongyloides stercoralis. This species is found mostly in tropical and ...

The comedian Shappi Khorsandi once commented that she used the mythical concept of "sugar worms" to get her children to brush their teeth after ...

Every few weeks, nurseries and schools inform parents of yet another occurrence of threadworm. It’s not surprising that these wriggly beasties keep rearing their heads, considering how easily ...

Every few weeks, nurseries and schools inform parents of yet another occurrence of threadworm. It’s not surprising that these wriggly beasties keep rearing their heads, considering how easily ...