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parasite

[par-uh-sahyt] / ˈpær əˌsaɪt /


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Even with drugs like ivermectin, treating the parasite can be a labor-intensive process.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

In the US, the parasite was considered eradicated in 1966 but there have been cases since, including an outbreak in the 1970s.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A calf in southern Texas tested positive for the New World screwworm, the first instance of the deadly fly-borne parasite detected in U.S. livestock since 1966.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“That little parasite is lucky. Its life is just beginning, while mine is nearly over.”

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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