parasite

Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates leafy greens, berries and herbs.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

The exact source of the parasite remains unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Caused by the parasite cyclospora, cyclosporiasis can cause diarrhea, fatigue, cramping and weight loss.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Within a few short weeks, an ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that can contaminate raw fruits and vegetables — and lead to several unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms — has fueled a nationwide panic.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

In Greece, Nigeria, and Liberia the mosquitoes continue to harbor and transmit the malaria parasite.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Handling wild game can pose food-safety risks: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that raw or undercooked wild game, including bear meat, can carry trichinella parasites, which cause trichinellosis.

From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026

These experiments led to numerous advances, including the establishment of the first marine laboratory in the Indian Ocean, on the southwestern coast of Ceylon, and confirmation of the theory that pearls are formed from parasites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Jumping genes are genetic parasites found in bacteria, plants, animals, and humans.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026

When a mosquito takes a blood meal, it also swallows any viruses or parasites living in its host’s blood.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

Unlike the viruses, they are not thoroughgoing parasites.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan