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Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites

A new study by UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals a startling finding: More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans. The NIH-funded study suggests that these parasites pose a previously unrecognized public health risk in the United States.

June 3, 2025


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