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Two species of fish-borne parasites have been found in freshwater fish routinely caught for consumption. Researchers say people could be eating the fish in ways that are conducive to transmission.

The analysis of freshwater fish collected at five fishing sites in San Diego County, CA, was published in the Journal…

Continue Reading Researchers find infectious parasites in freshwater fish; consumers warned about improper preparation

Researchers have increased knowledge of the lifecycle of some parasites by studying snails in Thailand. These parasites can cause severe infections in humans who consume raw or improperly cooked fish that have fed on infected snails.

Parasitic flatworms were found to use several species of thiarid snails, commonly found in…
Continue Reading Scientists study role of snails in parasites that pose public health threat