Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native Africa as a result of mutations to key genes, a study shows.
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Scientists Find Parasites in Almost Every Fish From a Recent Tuna Haul – 96% Were Infected Read Full Article #OceanScience #ParasitesInFish #TunaResearch
🐟 A study of 53 skipjack tuna in Brazil found 96% were infected with worms, with intestines, muscle tissue, and stomach being the most affected organs.
🔬 Scientists counted over 1,600 worms in total, with kidney and heart being the only organs consistently parasite-free.
🌍 The tuna species, known as skipjack or oceanic bonito, is highly commercial and was the third most-captured marine species globally in 2022.
❗ While accidental human infection is rare and cooking kills most parasites, raw or undercooked infected fish can cause gastrointestinal issues.
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🔬 Scientists counted over 1,600 worms in total, with kidney and heart being the only organs consistently parasite-free.
🌍 The tuna species, known as skipjack or oceanic bonito, is highly commercial and was the third most-captured marine species globally in 2022.
❗ While accidental human infection is rare and cooking kills most parasites, raw or undercooked infected fish can cause gastrointestinal issues.
#FishHealth #SeafoodSafety #Parasites
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