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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 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. commonly carry parasitic flatworms that can infect humans, a new study warns.
Southern California's freshwater fish face widespread parasite exposure
Did you know 90% of freshwater game fish in southern California host parasites that could infect humans? Learn how to protect yourself.
Popular YouTube videos fueling nauseating health crisis: 'These parasites are here in the US'
Scientists have issued an urgent warning over parasite-riddled food eaten by millions of Americans in several US states.
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Southern California freshwater fish exposed to invasive parasites, new study finds
The study is the first time the parasites have been recorded with such a widespread presence in the state’s fish.
California fish carry human-infecting parasites that can cause stroke or heart attack, researchers find
More than 90 percent of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contain a parasite that is capable of inducing ...