This is because the worm infestation causes not just swelling, but also skin changes— making it thicker and tougher, and taking on the appearance of elephant skin. These are just a few of the helminth ...

Holidaymakers were today warned about the dangers of parasites after a teenager's 'rash' was discovered to be worms crawling underneath his skin. Doctors revealed the 19-year-old developed the ...

(Mental Floss)-- When it comes to parasites, it's all about perspective. You may call a lifetime of growing and feeding off another organism lazy, but we call it opportunistic. In fact, these ...

A worm is a long, creeping animal, with a soft, often segmented body. They don't have legs but instead are covered in hairs or bristles that help them to move. They breathe through their skin ...