Are microplastics offering a new transportation system for opportunistic parasites or viruses?

Source: https://theroanokestar.com/2023/07/19/microplastics-at-core-of-emerging-fields-of-study-for-va-tech-researchers/

As part of the campaign, deworming medicine was also distributed to herders – helping protect their livestock from intestinal parasites.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/nigeria-vaccinating-livestock-to-save-livelihoods/

As the infection progresses, the parasites may damage the liver leading to enlargement of the abdomen as seen in infected children.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1718716/schistosomiasis-worlds-2nd-worst-parasitic-disease-remains-a-threat-in-ph

A trio of contestants on the show were together in the forest one morning examining their skin for the pesky parasites, with one man finding two that were ‘stuck’ on a woman’s neck and painful to remove.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/08/parasites-attach-to-naked-mans-penis-reality-show-naked-and-afraid-19299409/

At this time the parasites can still be found in the blood.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1803285/chagas-disease-symptoms-kissing-bug

But he said that shouldn't stop forest actors from bringing in a diversity that will help protect the forest from parasites and risks of fire spreading.

Source: https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/A-scorched-southwestern-France-braces-itself-for-fires-to-come--43335156/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20230325

But mud cools them and gets rid of nasty parasites.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/wild-boar-animal-remarkable-ranjit-lal-8613709/

Despite the apocalyptic world and alien invasion, Brynn finds happiness in a world where her neighbors, infected with alien parasites, treat her with politeness and kindness.

Source: https://screenrant.com/no-one-will-save-you-movie-ending-director-explain/

During a three-day visit to the city, he described the drug networks "parasites" and said traffickers would be "harassed" by the authorities.

Source: https://www.euronews.com/2023/04/03/at-least-three-people-dead-in-the-latest-shooting-in-crime-plagued-marseille

He joined the Los Iluminados cult rather than fight them and protect the world from the Las Plagas parasites.

Source: https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-4-remake-tragic-backstory-villain-ramon-salazar-lore/

In line with Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protocols, every cabomba weevil was inspected for hitchhikers in the form of parasites or pathogens before leaving quarantine.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-03-biocontrol-solution-sustainable-aquatic-weed.html

I’ve studied very extensively about viruses, parasites and various treatments including acupuncture.

Source: https://www.thevistapress.com/forever-would-be-my-wish-thomas-calabrese/

People who drink unclean water can ingest parasites that can grow as long as 1 metre (3 feet).

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/25/effort-to-eradicate-guinea-worm-disease-enters-last-mile

Regular grooming and periodic checks for signs of parasites are essential steps in protecting your dog.

Source: https://thecostaricanews.com/how-to-keep-your-dog-healthy-and-happy/

That means the parasites can continue to feast.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/enough-of-the-saa-bloodsuckers/

The salt water is believed to have medicinal properties that help rid the animals of ticks, fleas and other parasites.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2023/oct/09/siena-photo-awards-2023-winning-images

The study also underscores the importance of adequately preparing fresh produce and seafood to eliminate not just but also other parasites that may be present.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/12/10/up-scientists-warn-vs-parasites-in-raw-vegetables-seafood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=up-scientists-warn-vs-parasites-in-raw-vegetables-seafood

Together, Gabby and the Doctor must save modern-day New York City from an evil invasion of psychic parasites.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-doctor-who-books-novels/

Total parasites, the lot.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-pm-backs-under-fire-minister-amid-reports-of-cabinet-shake-up

We could make a list of all the bad things that wild animals encounter: predation, starvation, thirst, disease, parasites, poor weather, aggression from members of their own species.

Source: https://theconversation.com/what-is-life-like-as-a-wild-animal-probably-nicer-than-you-think-205322