The fox tapeworm can spread through contaminated feces and may cause serious liver disease in rare human cases.

A parasitic tapeworm causing echinococcosis has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife, found in 37 of 100 coyotes near Puget Sound.

A fox parasite that can spread to dogs and humans has made another appearance in the Pacific Northwest, researchers at ...

A dangerous parasite that can spread to humans has been spotted in Washington, according to a Washington State University ...

While common in parts of Europe, Asia and northern North America, the parasite was not believed to be present in the Pacific Northwest until recently.

A parasite that’s commonly carried by foxes -- and can be harmful to dogs and humans -- has been found in the Pacific ...

Monsoon increases tapeworm infections due to contaminated water and poor sanitation Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that absorb nutrients, often causing mild or no symptoms Common symptoms include ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — A parasite commonly carried by foxes and coyotes appears to have established itself in the Pacific Northwest, according to Washington State University. The parasite, Echinococcus ...