
Deadly Fox Tapeworm Detected in West Coast Wildlife
Researchers are warning about the detection of a deadly 'fox tapeworm' in West Coast wildlife for the first time, which is linked to a lethal disease in humans. This discovery raises concerns about potential public health risks.
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Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife
A parasitic tapeworm causing echinococcosis has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife, found in 37 of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound.
Read full article →Researchers warn of deadly human-infecting parasite found in West Coast wildlife for first time
The tapeworm can cause symptoms similar to liver cancer and cirrhosis
By Julia Musto
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