Tiny flies can transform minor mouth sores into a serious condition known as oral myiasis. This rare occurrence begins when ...

Oral myiasis, a rare parasitic infestation, occurs when fly larvae invade mouth tissues due to poor hygiene, wounds, or weakened immunity. Primarily found in tropical regions, it causes pain, swelling ...

Flesh-eating screwworm larvae poised to invade the US have snuck into Maryland via the flesh of a person who had recently traveled to El Salvador, upping anxiety about the ghastly—and economically ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Mark Kortepeter covers infectious disease and public health topics Unlike the fictional worms in “Star Trek2: Wrath of Khan,” ...