The parasites were introduced via the invasive Malaysian trumpet snail, which is now present in 17 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Proper cooking or freezing of fish kills the parasites, but a review of ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater fish in Southern California are carrying human-infecting parasites, researchers say. This poses a significant danger for those who like to eat freshly caught ...

California fish carry human-infecting parasites that can cause stroke or heart attack, researchers find Some of the fish contained thousands of the parasites ...

“Americans don’t usually think about parasites when they eat freshwater fish because it hasn’t historically been an issue here,” said senior researcher Ryan Hechinger, an ecologist and ...

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study.

Health Study says vast majority of Southern California’s freshwater fish contain parasites by City News Service June 3, 2025, 11:53 a.m.

More than 90 percent of popular Southern California freshwater game fish sampled in a new study contained invasive worms capable of infecting humans, scientists warn. The parasites — two species ...

Nearly every single freshwater fish in Southern California may be riddled with parasites that could cause serious health issues in humans. However, the scientists who found the parasites said the ...

Trematode parasites, a diverse group of parasitic flatworms, represent a significant concern in freshwater ecosystems and aquaculture. These parasites often utilise complex life cycles involving ...

Key Takeaways Freshwater game fish in the U.S. now carry an exotic flatworm that can infect humans More than 90% of game fish like bluegill and largemouth bass tested carried the flatworms, called ...