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Parasitic Infections

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Abandoned Cholesterol Drug Lapaquistat to Undergo Zambian Trials Against Cryptosporidiosis

The trial builds on mouse studies that showed lapaquistat blocks Cryptosporidium infection by targeting the host’s squalene synthesis pathway

NSAIDs Strengthen Gut’s Parasite-Fighting Immune Pathway

Fox Tapeworm Cases Surge in Europe as Surveillance Lags

EU Study Detects Toxoplasma Gondii in One in 25 Pre-Packaged Salad Bags

Study Finds Common Toxoplasma Parasite Decapitates Human Sperm

Researchers Propose Gene-Editing Breakthrough to Combat Deadly Parasite

Cryptosporidium Outbreak at Welsh Farm Sickens 74, Hospitalizes 16

Study Links Malaria to Childhood Cancer Through Immune System Enzyme

Jenny Mollen Criticized for Flying with Undetected Head Lice

Rare Raccoon Roundworm Infections Reported in Los Angeles

Discovery of Viruses in Parasitic Nematodes Could Transform Disease Understanding

Two Children from Liverpool Primary School Die; Cause Under Investigation

Rising Fatalities Linked to Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba in Freshwater Sources

Liver Fluke Parasite Poses Growing Threat to Dogs Across the US