Parasitic Roundworm Diseases
... A parasite is a living being or organism that exists by depending on another organism. Parasites that infect humans are much more widespread than many people realize. These diseases affect not only po...

Risks from Food and Drink
... To avoid illness, travelers should be advised to select food with care. All raw food is subject to contamination. Particularly in areas where hygiene and sanitation are inadequate, the traveler should...

International Centers for Tropical Disease Research
... OVERVIEW NIAID has a long tradition of supporting research on parasitic and other infectious diseases that predominantly affect populations living in developing countries but also are of global import...