Morgellons, or “fiber disease” is an affliction rarely acknowledged by the medical community, but with a host of symptoms. The appearance of fibers in skin lesions is a predominant affliction of Morgellons.
Tiny craters appearing in soil are sometimes mistaken for worm infestations. These are the work of antlions, sometimes called doodlebugs, which are beneficial insects that trap ants.
Heartworms disease is a very serious canine condition and it’s possible, though rare, for these parasites to enter the human system. Part of the heartworm’s life cycle is dependent on mosquito transmission, so areas with higher infestations may increase the risk.
Horsehair worms often appear in water and damp soil. Also known as Gordian worms, they cause no human or environmental harm, but reach adulthood by finding insect hosts.