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July 1, 2007
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Tapeworms are parasites that require a host and live in the digestive tract of all groups of vertebrates. Dogs harbour several different tapeworms in their intestines. Depending on the species of...
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July 1, 2007
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Coccidiosis is a common parasitic protozoan disease of cattle, particularly weaned calves, in Alberta. Bovine coccidiosis is seen most frequently in calves that are three weeks to six months of...
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February 1, 2006
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The disease balantidiasis is an example of a zoonotic waterborne infection. The protozoan causing the infection, Balantidium coli, is common in swine worldwide in warm and temperate climates, but...
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October 1, 2005
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In cattle, the parasite Cysticercus bovis is commonly called bladder-worm or beef measles. This parasite is actually the larvae of the human tapeworm, Taenia saginata. The prevalence of...
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August 1, 2005
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Many parasites infect fish, but only a few such as the broad tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium spp., occasionally infect man. The larval stage of these parasites develops in fish while the adults develop...
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July 1, 2005
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Demodectic mange is caused by a microscopic mite, Demodex bovis, which lives in hair follicles and associated glands of cattle. Infestation with Demodex is common in cattle. Some 10 to 15 per cent...
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March 1, 2005
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Sarcoptic mange, or barn itch, is a disease caused by the parasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei. Mange produced by this mite can be severe because the mite burrows deeply into the skin, causing...
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February 1, 2005
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Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This parasite is found worldwide and is common in countries where raw or undercooked pork is eaten. Although incidences of...
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December 1, 2004
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Parasitic roundworms, or nematodes, are found year-round in cattle in Alberta. These parasites live in many sites including: lungs ; body cavity ; tear or lacrimal ducts ; beneath the skin ;...
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October 1, 2004
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When well cooked, most fish are safe to eat. However, there are risks associated with eating raw or lightly cooked fish, and the consumer should be aware of them. Human infections by parasitic...