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Rare & Dangerous Parasite Found In South Florida Snails
February 26, 2015 10:21 AM
GAINESVILLE (CBSMiami) ? The battle to get rid of the invasive and destructive Giant African Land Snails is gaining new importance after a new study found a rare parasite in the snails, and three other non-native species of snails, can cause serious health problems in humans and animals.
University of Florida scientists say the parasite ?rat lungworm? has been found in multiple species of snails in the Miami area, including the invasive giant African Land Snail.
The rat lungworm is a tiny worm that can cause potentially fatal illnesses in people, horses, dogs and birds. Researchers are now sampling and testing snails across the state to determine the geographic range of the parasite and what species it has infected...
Rare & Dangerous Parasite Found In South Florida Snails
February 26, 2015 10:21 AM
GAINESVILLE (CBSMiami) ? The battle to get rid of the invasive and destructive Giant African Land Snails is gaining new importance after a new study found a rare parasite in the snails, and three other non-native species of snails, can cause serious health problems in humans and animals.
University of Florida scientists say the parasite ?rat lungworm? has been found in multiple species of snails in the Miami area, including the invasive giant African Land Snail.
The rat lungworm is a tiny worm that can cause potentially fatal illnesses in people, horses, dogs and birds. Researchers are now sampling and testing snails across the state to determine the geographic range of the parasite and what species it has infected...