More than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California carry two types of parasitic flatworms (trematodes), which can ...

The researchers examined 84 different species of fish in 2023 from five fishing sites in San Diego County, including bluegill ...

Silky sharks are the second most commonly caught oceanic shark species worldwide, surpassed only by blue sharks. Silky sharks are found in tropical waters and frequently are caught as bycatch each ...

In Southern California, a quiet but widespread public health risk has taken root in the region’s freshwater fishing spots. Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego ...

Over 90% of Southern California's freshwater fish have parasites that can impact human health, warns UC San Diego study. Learn how to reduce infection risk.

Key TakeawaysKey Takeaways Freshwater game fish in the U.S. now carry an exotic flatworm that can infect humans More than 90% of game fish like bluegill and largemouth bass tested carried the ...

Freshwater game fish in the U.S. now carry an exotic flatworm that can infect humans More than 90% of game fish like bluegill and largemouth bass tested carried the flatworms, called trematodes ...

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Nearly every single freshwater fish in Southern California may be riddled with parasites that could cause serious health issues in humans. However, the scientists who found the parasites said the ...

Trematodes, a type of flatworm, made up the study's scope. The scientists studied two species that can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss, or lethargy when they infect humans -- even ...

Trematodes, a type of flatworm, made up the study’s scope. The scientists studied two species which can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss or lethargy when they infect humans — even ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Nearly all freshwater game fish at popular recreational fishing areas in Southern California have been exposed to invasive parasites with the ability to infect humans, a ...