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People in California Warned Over Parasite-Riddled Fish
Southern Californians have been warned that more than 90 percent of popular game fish have been found to contain invasive, ...
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How Worm-Inspired Treatments Are Inching Their Way Toward the Clinic
Infection by certain wrigglers may reduce inflammation and fight obesity and diabetes. Scientists are working to turn the ...
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90% of freshwater fish in US carry dangerous human-infecting parasites
In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots.
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Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites
More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting ...
Parasitic worms detected in over 90% of Southern California game fish
Researchers found over 90% of freshwater game fish in San Diego County are infected with invasive parasitic worms, posing health risks to humans, wild ...
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Health Alert: Infected Fish Found in California
A recent study by the University of California, San Diego, has revealed that over 90% of freshwater fish in Southern ...
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Freshwater U.S. Fish Carry Parasitic Flatworm That Can Infect Humans
FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Freshwater game fish like bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie in the U.S.
California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick
The parasites are called trematodes. Two species of the flatworms were discovered in California’s freshwater fish, according ...
Most Freshwater Fish in California Are Carrying Human-Infecting Parasites
More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting ...