In extreme cases, the swelling can be profound, resulting in a condition known as elephantiasis. This is because the worm infestation causes not just swelling, but also skin changes – making it ...

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 ...

Plagued by uncomfortable stomach cramps, diarrhoea or bloating? Do certain foods prompt an emergency dash to the loo? Gut symptoms blight millions of Brits every year. But the cause may not be ...

Though once declared eliminated, the parasitic guinea worm has reappeared in Vietnam, linked to raw food habits and posing ...

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 ...