parasite
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Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Cryptosporidiosis, caused by the parasite cryptosporidium, can be carried by a wide range of farm animals including sheep, cattle, pigs and goats.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Infected birds shed the parasite in their saliva and poo, contaminating food sources when they feed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The spinning crystals may help the parasite safely break down excess peroxide, reducing the risk of damage from harmful chemical reactions.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
She was a longtime colleague of Farmer’s, and she had questions about treating someone with hydrocephalus—an abnormal amount of fluid in the brain’s ventricles, or cavities—caused by a parasite.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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