parasites
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Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by viruses, bacteria like E. coli, or microscopic parasites like Cyclospora are fairly regular occurrences.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
It was the first symptom of neurocysticercosis, external, which left Lowri with 38 parasites in her brain causing extreme headaches, seizures and psychosis.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Cleaner fish remove parasites from larger reef fish and receive a meal in return.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026
The injectable drug can be used along with a one-dose topical spray that kills the parasites at a cost of about 30 cents per animal, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
The parasites have already scavenged even the last emergency rations meant for the passengers when we arrived on Sagan.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
