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California freshwater fish found to be teeming with parasites. How to keep from getting sick
More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This ...
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Scientists Find Parasitic Worms in 93% of Freshwater Fish Sampled in California
A new study reveals that eating raw freshwater fish could expose you to dangerous parasitic worms that are spreading across ...
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Freshwater U.S. Fish Carry Parasitic Flatworm That Can Infect Humans
FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Freshwater game fish like bluegill, largemouth bass and black crappie in the U.S.
Southern California freshwater fish exposed to invasive parasites, new study finds
Nearly all freshwater game fish at popular recreational fishing areas in Southern California have been exposed to invasive ...
Majority of freshwater fish in southern California carry human-infecting parasites
Did you know 90% of freshwater game fish in southern California host parasites that could infect humans? Learn how to protect yourself.
People in California Warned Over Parasite-Riddled Fish
Southern Californians have been warned that more than 90 percent of popular game fish have been found to contain invasive, parasitic worms that can infect humans.