Thursday, June 18, 2009

Are urban tapeworms on the rise?

Are urban tapeworms on the rise?: Scientific American Blog:

"One hospital in Japan reported 14 cases last year, up from 3 cases in 2000. And starting in 2006, the tapeworm has been popping up for the first time in North America and Europe. Meanwhile, farm-raised salmon from South America have been plagued by a closely related tapeworm that normally infects perch and other freshwater fish."



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