Lethal ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to deadly illness detected in West Coast wildlife

June 15, 2026

A parasitic tapeworm generally known as Echinococcus multilocularis — usually referred to as the “fox tapeworm” — has been detected...
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‘Horror’ flesh-eating New World screwworm case detected in Texas: USDA

June 4, 2026

A case of a terrifying flesh-eating worm has been detected in Texas — after the devastating parasitic fly was noticed...
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