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Rare 'Worm Sneezing' Case Of Greek Woman Sparks Questions On Hidden Parasitic Infections; What A Doctor Wants You To Know
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A rare case of a woman sneezing out worms has spotlighted hidden parasitic infections. Experts explain how such infections occur, who is at risk, early warning signs, and simple steps to prevent serious health complications.
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www.ndtv.com
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Signs You Might Have Parasitic Worms & What To Do
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
Parasitic worm infections are treatable, but early detection and proper medical treatment are essential to prevent complications. Here we share signs you have parasitic worms and what you can do to overcome them.
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www.ndtv.com
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All About National Deworming Day 2025: When And Why You Must Deworm?
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In India, approximately 241 million children between the ages of 1 and 14 are susceptible to parasitic intestinal worms. These worm infections directly impact a child's nutritional health, leading to malnourishment and related health issues.
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www.ndtv.com
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Love Sushi? Eating Raw Fish May Put You at Risk of Parasite Infection
- Saturday May 13, 2017
- NDTV Food Desk
The raw fish that is used in sushi may have parasites such as tiny worms that can reside in the human gut and cause serious health hazards, say researchers.
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food.ndtv.com
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Still Fighting: Vietnam Vets Seek Help for Rare Cancer
- Friday November 11, 2016
- Associate Press
Hundreds of veterans who have been diagnosed with a rare bile duct cancer that may be linked to their time in the service and an unexpected source: parasites in raw or poorly cooked river fish.
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food.ndtv.com
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'Elephantiasis' Virus May Boost AIDS Risk: Study
- Wednesday August 3, 2016
- Health | Agence France-Presse
People infected with a common parasitic worm may be twice as likely to acquire the HIV virus that causes AIDS, a field study from Tanzania reported Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Parasitic Worms May Hold Key To Cutting Spread Of HIV: Researchers
- Thursday April 28, 2016
- Health | Reuters
A parasitic worm which affects millions of the world's poorest people may hold an important but little-known key to cutting the spread of HIV, researchers said ahead of a conference on the issue in London.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mass treatment to eliminate filariasis
- Monday December 16, 2002
- Health | Team DoctorNDTV
Filariasis is an infection caused by a parasitic worm and is transmitted by insect-bites. In India, it is common in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Bancroftian filariasis causes elephantiasis, hydrocoele, and economic loss throughout the tropics and subtropics. A global plan for its eradication currently relies on mass treatment with four to six a...
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www.ndtv.com
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Rare 'Worm Sneezing' Case Of Greek Woman Sparks Questions On Hidden Parasitic Infections; What A Doctor Wants You To Know
- Friday April 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A rare case of a woman sneezing out worms has spotlighted hidden parasitic infections. Experts explain how such infections occur, who is at risk, early warning signs, and simple steps to prevent serious health complications.
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www.ndtv.com
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Signs You Might Have Parasitic Worms & What To Do
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
Parasitic worm infections are treatable, but early detection and proper medical treatment are essential to prevent complications. Here we share signs you have parasitic worms and what you can do to overcome them.
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www.ndtv.com
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All About National Deworming Day 2025: When And Why You Must Deworm?
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
In India, approximately 241 million children between the ages of 1 and 14 are susceptible to parasitic intestinal worms. These worm infections directly impact a child's nutritional health, leading to malnourishment and related health issues.
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www.ndtv.com
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Love Sushi? Eating Raw Fish May Put You at Risk of Parasite Infection
- Saturday May 13, 2017
- NDTV Food Desk
The raw fish that is used in sushi may have parasites such as tiny worms that can reside in the human gut and cause serious health hazards, say researchers.
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food.ndtv.com
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Still Fighting: Vietnam Vets Seek Help for Rare Cancer
- Friday November 11, 2016
- Associate Press
Hundreds of veterans who have been diagnosed with a rare bile duct cancer that may be linked to their time in the service and an unexpected source: parasites in raw or poorly cooked river fish.
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food.ndtv.com
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'Elephantiasis' Virus May Boost AIDS Risk: Study
- Wednesday August 3, 2016
- Health | Agence France-Presse
People infected with a common parasitic worm may be twice as likely to acquire the HIV virus that causes AIDS, a field study from Tanzania reported Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Parasitic Worms May Hold Key To Cutting Spread Of HIV: Researchers
- Thursday April 28, 2016
- Health | Reuters
A parasitic worm which affects millions of the world's poorest people may hold an important but little-known key to cutting the spread of HIV, researchers said ahead of a conference on the issue in London.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mass treatment to eliminate filariasis
- Monday December 16, 2002
- Health | Team DoctorNDTV
Filariasis is an infection caused by a parasitic worm and is transmitted by insect-bites. In India, it is common in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Bancroftian filariasis causes elephantiasis, hydrocoele, and economic loss throughout the tropics and subtropics. A global plan for its eradication currently relies on mass treatment with four to six a...
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www.ndtv.com