parasite
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Adult flies are capable of traveling miles while searching for hosts, but infected livestock, pets, birds, and other wildlife can also help carry the parasite into new areas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
A sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico did at one point falsely test positive for the cyclosporiasis parasite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The agency notes that the true number of people who have been sick with the parasite is likely to be much higher.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration said it continues to investigate how the product linked to the outbreak became contaminated with cyclospora, the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Because now I was saddled with a parasite of a partner.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Researchers often found dirt and debris clinging to the animals, along with tiny parasites living on their bodies.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
For example, before vaccines kick in, sharing a litter box with another house cat risks transferring parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
They’ve traveled by ground and plane, across seven different eastern U.S. states, for one purpose: to be tested for parasites, including cyclospora.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
A lab tests the mosquitoes for parasites and viruses.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Because of the chickens, Joel doesn’t have to treat his cattle with toxic chemicals to get rid of parasites.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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