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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Freshwater fish in California harboring infectious parasites may pose risk to people
New research indicates that two species of a fish-borne parasite infect several species of common freshwater fish in California in areas where people actively catch and eat fish, according to a study ...
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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 ...
Southern California freshwater fish exposed to invasive parasites, new study finds
Nearly all freshwater game fish at popular recreational fishing areas in Southern California have been exposed to invasive ...
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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 ...
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 ...