Category: Helminthic Diseases

Many helminthic diseases can be found in the southeastern United States. One of these is alveolar echinococcosis, which is a parasitic disease that affects the liver. The parasitic helminth infections are common in the southeastern United States. The most common are...

There are over 1,000 known helminthic infections that can affect humans, with over 250 species of helminths identified to date. These parasites range from relatively benign to highly pathogenic and can cause a wide array of health problems. Some of the...