Author name: Fannie Pena

Introduction Antiparasitic medications are often spoken about as if they belong to a single, interchangeable category. In reality, there is no universal “antiparasitic” drug that works against all parasites. This misconception drives one of the most common and dangerous errors in parasite management: treating before identifying what is being treated. Parasites differ profoundly in structure, […]

Introduction Parasitic infections are often perceived as rare, exotic, or limited to specific regions of the world. In reality, they remain a global and clinically relevant health issue, affecting hundreds of millions of people across both low- and high-income countries. Some infections cause acute, obvious illness, while others persist silently for months or years, producing

Introduction Antiparasitic medications are among the most frequently misunderstood drugs in modern medicine. Online discussions often reduce them to simplistic labels, such as dewormers, parasite killers, or even general-purpose remedies, while marketing narratives blur the lines between prescription treatment, supplements, and preventive use. The result is confusion: patients may assume that all antiparasitic drugs work

Introduction Antiparasitic drugs occupy an unusual place in public perception. On the one hand, they are essential, life-saving medications in infectious disease practice. On the other, they are often portrayed online as broadly useful, low-risk remedies that can be taken preemptively or alongside “cleanses” with little downside. This disconnect has contributed to widespread misuse, ranging