Understanding pathogens and parasites—and the future of the planet
It's all connected: coronaviruses and other emerging infectious diseases, loss of biodiversity, and destruction of the ...
Texas Issues Parasite Warning—Insect Lays Eggs in Eyes and Mouths
There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.
Flesh-eating parasite with ‘sharp mouth hooks’ has US on alert for first time since 1966
Though the pest primarily affects livestock, officials say humans, wildlife and pets can also be infected.
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Czech scientists report on first domestic case of parasite found in fish
Except for a few imported infections, no cases of human diphyllobothriasis or of fish infected with parasite larvae have ... in May and August 2024, but no signs of Dibothriocephalus latus were ...
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Texas officials warn public of flesh-eating maggots found in Mexico
Clinical signs of the parasite may include the following ... the first line of defense in protecting wildlife, livestock and human health," Dr. J. Hunter Reed, a TPWD wildlife veterinarian ...
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Flesh-eating parasite with ‘sharp mouth hooks’ has US on alert for first time since 1966
Photo by the USDA A recent detection of a flesh-eating parasite in southern Mexico has ... livestock and pets for clinical signs of NWS and immediately report potential cases,” officials said ...