A parasitic fly may have reached Texas. Is there any risk in Michigan?

The U.S. eradicated the parasitic insect in the 1960s, but it's recently been reported near the southern border.
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This parasite rips apart human cells and wears them as disguises

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Entamoeba histolytica (green) attacking human T cells. A new paper by UC Davis researchers lays out a strategy for investigating ...
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Strange parasite kills human cells and wears their remains as disguise

Entamoeba histolytica infects nearly 50 million people each year and kills around 70,000. It’s a shape-shifting parasite that invades the human gut, often causing mild symptoms like diarrhea. But in ...
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Rare Flesh-Eating Parasite Infects U.S. Traveler In The Nation’s First-Ever Human Case

When most travelers pack their bags for a trip, they're focused on sightseeing, food, and making memories – not the possibility of returning home with a rare illness. Unfortunately for some, ...
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Why Your Risk of Parasites Goes Up in the Summer, and How to Stay Safe

Doctors break down where and how you may be exposed to parasites in the summer, plus how to stay safe.
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You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here's How to Tell

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