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Tapeworm Found in Washington Wildlife | Spokane News
A deadly tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis, has been confirmed in Washington’s wildlife — found in a young fox kit and now also in squirrels, proving it’s established in the local ecosystem. This parasite, which can cause aggressive, cancer-like cysts in the liver, cycles through rodents and canines like foxes and coyotes — and even humans if exposed to eggs. Though rare and usually asymptomatic in animals, it can be fatal if untreated. Experts believe it’s been quietly spreading for years, especially in the Puget Sound region. While risk to people and pets remains very low, simple…
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