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parasite

[par-uh-sahyt] / ˈpær əˌsaɪt /


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Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Infected birds shed the parasite in their saliva and poo, contaminating food sources when they feed.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Michael, then aged four, was among more than 80 people who fell ill with cryptosporidiosis, a stomach infection caused by the cryptosporidium parasite, linked to a petting farm in April 2025.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

Then she says, “You brung the parasite into this house.”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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