parasites
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For example, before vaccines kick in, sharing a litter box with another house cat risks transferring parasites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 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
Nervous consumers are also avoiding berries and herbs, which have indentations that can trap microscopic parasites, though they haven’t been implicated in the recent outbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
A tropical mosquito that carries parasites responsible for such diseases as elephantiasis has become strongly resistant in many parts of the world.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
