Dangerous Tapeworm Found in West Coast Coyotes

A deadly tapeworm once confined to Europe and Asia has now been found in coyotes across the Pacific Northwest — and it’s spreading fast. Scientists discovered that 37 out of 100 tested coyotes carry Echinococcus multilocularis, a parasite that can cause cancer-like cysts in humans and pets. This more infectious European strain is now moving across the U.S. West Coast and Canada, hitching rides via rodents and contaminated environments. Humans and dogs can get infected by accidentally swallowing eggs — often through food or water — and symptoms may take years to appear. Public health officials are sounding the alarm: awareness is critical. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fc3a53615492f19