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Swimmer's itch rash from Michigan bodies of water: Treatment, prevention information
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoThe parasite burrows into the skin of the swimmer and the immune system reacts, causing a rash. It's important to note that swimmer's itch is not contagious. The ...
32 diseases you can catch from animals
Live Science via Yahoo News· 6 days agoAnimals, as cute as some of them may be, can be a source of illness for humans. These so-called zoonotic diseases can originate from bacteria, viruses, ...
Everything you never wanted to know about deworming
dpa international via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoSooner or later, most horse, dog and cat owners ask themselves the same question: Should I be deworming my animals? And if so, when and how often? And...
Family stricken with rare brain worms after eating undercooked bear
Ars Technica· 17 hours agoIn the summer of 2022, a family gathered in South Dakota for a reunion that included a special...
Warning for travellers to check vaccination and medication requirements after rise in malaria cases
The Independent via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoMalaria is a parasite-caused disease that can be passed to humans through a mosquito bite, and ...
The 10 states where your pet is more likely to get sick from tick-borne diseases, viruses, parasites...
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThese bacterial infections can turn deadly if not treated quickly, so it's important to watch your...
Crypto: what you need to know about the water parasite making people ill in Devon - EconoTimes
EconoTimes· 2 days agoFor the past two weeks, people in the south Devon town of Brixham have started contracting the...
Is it safe to swim in rivers, coastal waters and lakes this summer?
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 days ago“This commonly manifests as gastrointestinal infections giving rise to vomiting and diarrhoea and,...
Cases of babesiosis, a deadly tickborne disease, are on the rise in New England
GBH News· 7 hours agoMost people are familiar with Lyme disease, but a rarer, more severe tickborne disease is sending...
PA GAME COMMISSION: Leave young wildlife alone
The Bradford Era· 24 hours agoWhether in their backyards or high on a mountain, it’s almost certain Pennsylvanians will encounter young wildlife this time of year. “Well-intentioned...