Parasite causes tumors in Pacific Northwest
A study has confirmed the presence of the parasite Echinococcus multilocularis in the Pacific Northwest, found in 37 out of 100 coyotes tested. While the risk to pets and humans remains low, infection can cause severe disease, including cancer-like cysts in organs. The parasite spreads through contaminated feces from canids and can infect rodents, which perpetuate its cycle, with humans and dogs as accidental hosts. Veterinarians recommend preventive treatments to mitigate infection risks.
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