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Scientists Find Parasitic Worms in 93% of Freshwater Fish Sampled in California
In a nutshell Researchers found human-infecting parasitic worms in 93% of freshwater fish sampled from popular fishing spots ...
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, parasitic worms that can infect humans.
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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 carrying invasive parasitic worms: Study
More than 90 percent of popular Southern California freshwater game fish sampled in a new study contained invasive worms ...
Genetic deep dive dispels fear of hybrid worm threat
Parasitic worms that infect humans are not interbreeding with those that infect cattle as previously thought. This is good ...
A Very Common Parasite Can Decapitate Human Sperm
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm ...
Most freshwater game fish in Southern California carry invasive parasites capable of infecting humans, study finds
More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain an introduced parasite capable of infecting ...