parasite

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

Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, director of the Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, said the parasite can be "really hard to detect".

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Freezing might reduce some risk by eventually killing eggs of the parasite, but doesn’t guarantee safety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Cylosporiasis is a parasite that is spread through the feces from an infected person, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Because now I was saddled with a parasite of a partner.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Marine biologists and fisheries scientists believe human influence is the main cause - impact on climate; hydropower systems that eels have to migrate through; pollution and contamination; introduction of exotic parasites; and overfishing.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

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

Their crevices are convenient hiding spots for the microscopic parasites to become entrapped, said Byron Chaves, a food-safety scientist and professor at Rutgers University.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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

Silkworm eggs appeared on a list of parasites.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides