Parasites Without Borders
@PWB_Global
A global nonprofit organization founded in New York City, New York with a focus on helping those suffering from parasitic diseases in subtropical environments.
TWiV 1238: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 🩺 Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello chat about how flies transmit H5N1 to humans via their feet and milk, the recent pertussis outbreak, and the measles epidemic. Then Dr. Griffin discusses how monoclonal antibody therapy can…
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #38: Fish Tapeworm 🐟 Dickson and Daniel discuss the fish tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum. 📺 bit.ly/4kYL7dY
Timor-Leste is certified malaria-free by WHO 🇹🇱 Fantastic news as Timor-Leste has been certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). The government began this remarkable journey in 2022, shortly after gaining independence. There are now 47 countries and one…
Life Cycle of Plasmodium vivax 📕 Page 104 of Parasitic Diseases, Eighth Edition Download for free: parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Infectious Disease Puscast #85 🪱 On episode #85 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 7/3 – 7/21/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong. 📺 bit.ly/3UppRD3
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #37: Juvenile Tapeworm Infections 🪱 Dickson and Daniel discuss juvenile tapeworm infections including those caused by Taenia solium (cysticercosis) and Spirometra mansonoides. 📺 bit.ly/3ITdtZs
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first global guidance on preventing the re-establishment of malaria on July 14, 2025. While many countries have managed to maintain their malaria-free status, those in tropical and sub-tropical zones have a higher risk of…
TWiV 1236: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 🩺 In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin with Vincent Racaniello have a morning chat about the measles epidemic and H5N1 in cows before Dr. Griffin discusses how vaccination associates with reduced dementia risk before deep…
Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow, M.D. (1821–1902) 🔬Virchow is the poster child for the saying: “No one is perfect”. To his long list of credits, he single-handedly established the field of anatomic pathology and was a passionate advocate of the use of microscopy for describing…
Senegal successfully eliminates trachoma as a public health problem 🇸🇳 The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Senegal as eliminating trachoma. This Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) has affected Senegal since the early 1900s and was a major cause of blindness. Senegal…
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #36: Pork Tapeworm 🐷 Dickson and Daniel discuss the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. 📺 bit.ly/46EOF1c
Two weeks left in our fundraiser for the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children @FIMRC! We still have some work to do to get to our goal of $10,000 raised, which we will match for a total gift up to $20,000. FIMRC works alongside communities to improve health…
Dr. Griffin takes a deep dive into recent statistics on measles epidemic, RSV, influenza & SARS-CoV-2 infections, WastewaterSCAN Dashboard, potential new influenza antiviral drug, whether or not NB.1.8.1 should be included in fall 2025 vaccines & more. 📺 bit.ly/4lTajDu
Toxoplasma gondii is a generalist protozoan capable of infecting and reproducing within any cell in any mammalian host. T. gondii’s lack of host specificity makes it the most widely distributed parasite worldwide. Page 3 📕 Parasitic Diseases, Eighth Edition Download a copy…
Infectious Disease Puscast #84 🪱 On episode #84 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 6/17 – 7/2/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffinand Sara Dong. 📺 bit.ly/4lLEUmk
Life Cycle of Trichinella spiralis 📕 Page 253 of Parasitic Diseases, Eighth Edition Download for free: parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #35: Beef Tapeworm 🐄 Dickson and Daniel discuss the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata. 📺 bit.ly/4kvFSlH
With nearly half of all people in the world at risk of getting malaria, prevention is key. It is critical to avoid mosquito bites in affected areas. Here are some prevention methods: 🦟 Use approved insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, Picaridin,…
Percy Cyril Claude Garnham, M.D. (1901–1994) 🔬 Garnham was a generalist, conducting laboratory and field-based research on leishmaniasis, toxoplasmosis, and malaria. Working with Henry Shortt, and a host of other colleagues, the group discovered the hypnozoite, the stage…
TWiV 1232: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 🩺 In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin with Vincent Racaniello are shocked at how vaccine safety is undercut by misrepresenting thimerosal safety, its removal from vaccines, and how CBER director Vinay Prasad overruled his…
