What’s growing on my fish—and is it safe to eat?

Spots, warts, and parasites on fish can look alarming. Learn what common fish diseases look like and whether infected fish ...
WVEC

Salmon with large tapeworms arrive in the U.S.

Researchers now say that could mean salmon caught anywhere off North America's Pacific coasts could be affected, though the health effects aren't generally serious. The scientists, however, warn the ...
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So, your salmon might secretly be full of tapeworms

Tapeworms have been found in certain Alaska salmon, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some uncomfortable news for fish lovers: Tapeworms have been ...
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Uh-oh, your salmon might be filled with tapeworms

Bad news for fish lovers: Your salmon might be riddled with tapeworms, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. That’s what scientists determined after they ...
Food Safety News

Czech scientists report on first domestic case of parasite found in fish

Scientists in the Czech Republic have described the first domestic case of infection with a parasite. Diphyllobothriasis (dibothriocephalosis) is caused by the human broad tapeworm Dibothriocephalus ...
Nature

Caryophyllidean Tapeworms and Their Fish Hosts

Caryophyllidean tapeworms represent one of the earliest diverging groups of eucestodes and are distinguished by their monozoic, non-segmented body plan. These parasites predominantly infect freshwater ...
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6 Foods Most Likely to Give You a Tapeworm

Tapeworm infections are rare in developed countries but still occur worldwide, often linked to eating contaminated or undercooked food. These intestinal parasites can cause nausea, weight loss, ...