Parasites Without Borders
@pwbglobal.bsky.social
A global nonprofit organization founded in New York City, New York with a focus on helping those suffering from parasitic diseases in subtropical environments.
TWiP 270: They bake my noodle 🍜 TWiP solves the case about the man with abnormal brain MRI, and presents a new case for your solving about a man with some electrolyte issues related to his end-stage renal disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula. 📺 bit.ly/4pzWqvF
November 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
TWiP 270: They bake my noodle 🍜 TWiP solves the case about the man with abnormal brain MRI, and presents a new case for your solving about a man with some electrolyte issues related to his end-stage renal disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Daniel Griffin, and Christina Naula. 📺 bit.ly/4pzWqvF
Can you name the four main protozoan diseases affecting turkeys? 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Can you name the four main protozoan diseases affecting turkeys? 🦃
Infectious Disease Puscast #94 🪱 On episode #94 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 11/11/25 - 11/19/25. 📺 bit.ly/4ogiGK0
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Infectious Disease Puscast #94 🪱 On episode #94 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 11/11/25 - 11/19/25. 📺 bit.ly/4ogiGK0
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #9: African Trypanosomiasis 〰️ Dickson and Daniel discuss African trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. 📺 bit.ly/4abBAhE
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #9: African Trypanosomiasis 〰️ Dickson and Daniel discuss African trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense. 📺 bit.ly/4abBAhE
W. bancrofti is transmitted by a wide variety of mosquito genera and species, the most important being Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, C. pipiens pipiens, Anopheles gambiae, and A. polynesiensis.
Pg 268 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download a copy for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 CDC
Pg 268 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download a copy for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 CDC
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
W. bancrofti is transmitted by a wide variety of mosquito genera and species, the most important being Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, C. pipiens pipiens, Anopheles gambiae, and A. polynesiensis.
Pg 268 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download a copy for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 CDC
Pg 268 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download a copy for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 CDC
MicrobeTV, our current fundraising partner, produces Infectious Disease Puscast, hosted by our very own Dr. Daniel Griffin and Dr. Sara Dong. This podcast reviews recent infectious disease literature each week. To donate or learn more, visit www.ParasitesWithoutBorders.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
MicrobeTV, our current fundraising partner, produces Infectious Disease Puscast, hosted by our very own Dr. Daniel Griffin and Dr. Sara Dong. This podcast reviews recent infectious disease literature each week. To donate or learn more, visit www.ParasitesWithoutBorders.com
Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss the changes on the CDC vaccine website positively stating the link between autism and vaccination, the finding of wild type poliovirus 1 in Germany, Marburg virus in Ethiopia, and decimation of the elephant breeding colony by H5N1. 📺 bit.ly/4puIEKU
November 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss the changes on the CDC vaccine website positively stating the link between autism and vaccination, the finding of wild type poliovirus 1 in Germany, Marburg virus in Ethiopia, and decimation of the elephant breeding colony by H5N1. 📺 bit.ly/4puIEKU
TWiP 269: Peripatetic Martin Grobusch 🌍 TWiP travels to Toronto, Canada for the @astmh.bsky.social American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) conference where they meet up with Martin Grobusch to discuss his career and his work. 📺 bit.ly/47W7woZ
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
TWiP 269: Peripatetic Martin Grobusch 🌍 TWiP travels to Toronto, Canada for the @astmh.bsky.social American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) conference where they meet up with Martin Grobusch to discuss his career and his work. 📺 bit.ly/47W7woZ
Onchocerca volvulus is a vector-borne, filarial nematode parasite and the causative agent of river blindness. The adult worm lives in the subcutaneous tissues.
Pg 278 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 WHO
Pg 278 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 WHO
November 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Onchocerca volvulus is a vector-borne, filarial nematode parasite and the causative agent of river blindness. The adult worm lives in the subcutaneous tissues.
Pg 278 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 WHO
Pg 278 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
📸 WHO
A copy of the big red book made its way to Christian McDonald, PhD Candidate in Microbiology & Immunology at University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine. 📕 Thank you for sharing this photo, Christian, and enjoy the text!
November 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A copy of the big red book made its way to Christian McDonald, PhD Candidate in Microbiology & Immunology at University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine. 📕 Thank you for sharing this photo, Christian, and enjoy the text!
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #8: Visceral Leishmaniasis 〰️ Dickson and Daniel discuss visceral leishmaniasis caused by the protozoan parasites Leishmania donovani and Leishmania infantum. 📺 bit.ly/49ojRDw
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #8: Visceral Leishmaniasis 〰️ Dickson and Daniel discuss visceral leishmaniasis caused by the protozoan parasites Leishmania donovani and Leishmania infantum. 📺 bit.ly/49ojRDw
TWiV 1270: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 🩺 Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello record from the ASTMH meeting in Toronto and discuss continuing avian flu outbreaks, the continued global measles outbreak, and the effectiveness of high and low doses of the influenza vaccine. 📺 bit.ly/4nZHSnZ
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
TWiV 1270: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 🩺 Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello record from the ASTMH meeting in Toronto and discuss continuing avian flu outbreaks, the continued global measles outbreak, and the effectiveness of high and low doses of the influenza vaccine. 📺 bit.ly/4nZHSnZ
Infectious Disease Puscast #93 🪱 On episode #93 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 10/23/25 - 11/10/25. 📺 bit.ly/4qW7tkc
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Infectious Disease Puscast #93 🪱 On episode #93 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 10/23/25 - 11/10/25. 📺 bit.ly/4qW7tkc
Another fantastic day at @astmh.bsky.social American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) 2025 Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada giving out copies of Parasitic Diseases, Eighth Edition. 📕
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Another fantastic day at @astmh.bsky.social American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) 2025 Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada giving out copies of Parasitic Diseases, Eighth Edition. 📕
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Exhibitor Spotlight: Visit our sponsor @pwbglobal.bsky.social at Booth 707! Parasites Without Borders is a comprehensive educational resource dealing with all aspects of the global problems associated with parasitic diseases. They’re also recording two podcasts live, on-site this week!
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Spotlight: Visit our sponsor @pwbglobal.bsky.social at Booth 707! Parasites Without Borders is a comprehensive educational resource dealing with all aspects of the global problems associated with parasitic diseases. They’re also recording two podcasts live, on-site this week!
It was a great opening reception! If you’re in Toronto for the @astmh.bsky.social ASTMH 2025 Annual Meeting, come visit us at Booth 707 over the next few days.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
It was a great opening reception! If you’re in Toronto for the @astmh.bsky.social ASTMH 2025 Annual Meeting, come visit us at Booth 707 over the next few days.
TWiP 268: A loyal parasite 🪱 TWiP discusses a 41-year-long human infection with Schistosoma mansoni, and CRISPR screens that reveal genes essential for Cryptosporidium survival in the host intestine. 📺 bit.ly/4p4X1p6
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
TWiP 268: A loyal parasite 🪱 TWiP discusses a 41-year-long human infection with Schistosoma mansoni, and CRISPR screens that reveal genes essential for Cryptosporidium survival in the host intestine. 📺 bit.ly/4p4X1p6
The directors of Parasites Without Borders are getting ready to head to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the ASTMH 2025 Annual Meeting, held November 9-13, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. See below for more info!
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The directors of Parasites Without Borders are getting ready to head to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the ASTMH 2025 Annual Meeting, held November 9-13, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. See below for more info!
Dr. Griffin & Vincent Racaniello discuss the link between in utero SARS-CoV-2 infection and poor neurodevelopment outcomes, the use of an mRNA vaccine as an anti-cancer therapy, why one should receive the HPV vaccine, asymptomatic H5N1 isolations in humans, and H5N1 on turkey farms. 📺 bit.ly/49DW9TK
November 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Dr. Griffin & Vincent Racaniello discuss the link between in utero SARS-CoV-2 infection and poor neurodevelopment outcomes, the use of an mRNA vaccine as an anti-cancer therapy, why one should receive the HPV vaccine, asymptomatic H5N1 isolations in humans, and H5N1 on turkey farms. 📺 bit.ly/49DW9TK
In Africa, hookworm was found to contribute substantially to anemia in preschool children, while in Nepal, hookworm was a significant cause of anemia in pregnancy.
Pg 233 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Pg 233 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
In Africa, hookworm was found to contribute substantially to anemia in preschool children, while in Nepal, hookworm was a significant cause of anemia in pregnancy.
Pg 233 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Pg 233 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed. Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #7: Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis 〰️ Dickson and Daniel discuss mucocutaneous leishmaniasis caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania braziliensis. 📺 bit.ly/47w0vJT
November 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Parasitic Diseases Lectures #7: Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis 〰️ Dickson and Daniel discuss mucocutaneous leishmaniasis caused by the protozoan parasite Leishmania braziliensis. 📺 bit.ly/47w0vJT
Dr. Griffin & Vincent Racaniello ponder the nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, how mRNA vaccines may enhance effectiveness of check point inhibitor cancer therapies, if viral infection associates with cardiac disease, & H5N1 isolation from backyard birds & turkey farms. 📺 bit.ly/4nAFxjg
November 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Dr. Griffin & Vincent Racaniello ponder the nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General, how mRNA vaccines may enhance effectiveness of check point inhibitor cancer therapies, if viral infection associates with cardiac disease, & H5N1 isolation from backyard birds & turkey farms. 📺 bit.ly/4nAFxjg
Most nematode species are parasitic, infecting various plants & animals. The remainder of the species is free-living, occupying essential niches in soil, freshwater, saltwater & other specialized habitats.
Pg 197 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed.
Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Pg 197 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed.
Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
October 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Most nematode species are parasitic, infecting various plants & animals. The remainder of the species is free-living, occupying essential niches in soil, freshwater, saltwater & other specialized habitats.
Pg 197 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed.
Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Pg 197 📕 Parasitic Diseases, 8th Ed.
Download for free! parasiteswithoutborders.com/books
Only a few days left! 🌍 Through the end of October, donations made to Parasites Without Borders will be matched by the organization and donated to @astmh.bsky.social with a minimum pledged donation of $10,000 dollars and a total gift up to $20,000. Learn more at parasiteswithoutborders.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Only a few days left! 🌍 Through the end of October, donations made to Parasites Without Borders will be matched by the organization and donated to @astmh.bsky.social with a minimum pledged donation of $10,000 dollars and a total gift up to $20,000. Learn more at parasiteswithoutborders.com