parasites
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Thirteen of the 14 dogs seized by the Newport Beach Beach Animal Control were puppies, including two 6-week-old golden retriever puppies that were in critical condition because of untreated parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The CJP, which has millions of followers on social media, emerged in May initially as a satirical response to Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly likening young people to "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Washing produce can reduce your risk, but it doesn’t eliminate it as the parasites can linger in the crevices of produce like raspberries and lettuce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
They used the rat tapeworm Hymenolepis diminuta, a non-pathogenic species commonly used to study interactions among parasites, gut microorganisms, and the immune system because of its known anti-inflammatory properties.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Chinchorro, it seems, were beset by parasites.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
