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Cowbirds – Nest Parasites
The cowbird doesn't need to build a nest or raise young-these parasitic birds, known as brood parasites, let other species do the work of raising young cowbirds.
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brood parasite
What is Swimmer’s Itch?
Swimmer's itch, a danger of summer swimming, is caused by a blood parasite of birds that accidentally gets into people instead.
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what is swimmer’s itch
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swimmers itch
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avian parasite
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parasite of birds
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blood parasite
Lice, Ticks, Mites and Fleas - Chicken Parasites
Investigation of chicken parasites and how to get rid of 'em.
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chickens
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lice
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ticks
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mites
Freeloader – more like blood-sucking parasite!
A deconstruction of 'free games'website www.freeloader.com , showing why I think this site is symptomatic of all that is wrong with the dot com boom.
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freeloader
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games webistes
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free games
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hidden and dangerous
Parasite Causes Rats to Commit Suicide
Parasite removes rat's fear of cats.
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toxoplasma
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gondii
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cat
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rat
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rodent
Human Parasites in Soil
The infective stage of many human parasites is found in soil, but not just any soil. How they get there, and how they infect people, isn't so straightforward.
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human parasites in soil
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catch worms from eating dirt
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host environment water vegetables
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stool feces infective
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eggs larvae stool helminthes
Intestinal Worms/Parasites in Pets
Dogs and cats can be victims to several different intestinal parasites or worms, but roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms are the most common.
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dogs
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cats
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Nosema spp. – Honeybee Parasites
Nosema apis has long been known as an intestinal parasite of European honeybees. Nosema ceranae seems to be new and may be causing colony collapse disorder.
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nosema
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honey bees
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nosema apis
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n. apis
Protozoan Parasites in Dirt
Many protozoan parasites have a hardy stage that survives for long periods in soil and water. Others normally thrive and multiply in the environment.
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protozoan parasites in dirt
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soil environment intestinal feces
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amoebae flagellates ciliates coccidia
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eating fruit vegetables water
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disease dysentery abscess diarrhea
Puppies and Intestinal Parasites
Learn what intestinal parasites are, how puppies get them, and how dog owners can keep their pet safe.
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dog
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intestinal parasites
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worms
The Canada Goose and Parasites
Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, are great migrators that have adapted to life with humans. Studies show that they help spread human parasitic diseases to new places.
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canada geese
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birds
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cryptosporidium
A Parasite in the Blood Supply
American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation.
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parasite in the blood supply
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trypanosoma cruzi
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chagas disease
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american sleeping sickness
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south america
Acanthamoeba – Eye Parasite
Acanthamoeba spp., amoebae that live in water and soil, can hitch a ride on a contact lens, then invade a vulnerable eye and destroy the cornea.
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what is acanthamoeba
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avoid acanthamoeba
Cat Parasite Causes Toxoplasmosis
Everyone who is owned by a kitty has thought at one time or another, that she might be plotting world domination. That may not be far from the truth!
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toxoplasma gondii
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psychological symptoms of toxoplasmosis
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physical symptoms of toxoplasmosis
Cryptosporidium parvum - Parasite
Cryptosporidium parvum is a tiny parasite that causes outbreaks of diarrhea. Drinking water is one source of this parasitic disease, but there are others.
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cryptosporidiosis
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Digenetic parasites and their amazing life cycle
Digeneans are exceptional among parasites, in that they have astonishing life cycles involving several host species. Their young grow up in a different host than the adults.
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drenches and bolus' and shots, oh my!
An introduction to vaccinating and de-worming your own pet goats and sheep.
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sheep
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Human Parasite: Naegleria fowleri
Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM or PAME) results in nausea, fever, headache and ultimately kills. Protect yourself from this rare but deadly amoebic infection.
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human parasitic parasite amoeba
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deadly microbe
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amebic meningoencephalitis
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amoeba pame
Leishmania mexicana – Parasite
Leishmania mexicana, a tissue parasite, causes large skin lesions that are slow to heal. It may be expanding its range northward in the United States.
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Leishmania Parasite Life Cycle
Leishmania parasites cause a variety of similar diseases but in each case the organisms follow a similar life cycle in sand flies and humans.
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leishmania life cycle
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leishmaniasis protozoa parasitic disease
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parasite human sand flies
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visceral cutaneous mucocutaneous
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fly phlebotomus blood
Metazoan Parasites: Black ich, flukes, and lice in slatwater aqu
Parasites and there types and what to do.
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tubellarian worms
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black ich
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fish flukes
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lice
Mistletoe – a Plant Parasite
Mistletoe is associated with Christmas and kissing, but the natural history of this familiar group of parasitic plants is as interesting as the tradition and folklore.
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facts tradition folklore medicine
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kissing romance lore exorcism
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true dwarf american european
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phoradendron viscum arceuthobium
Mites!
Mites - the scourge of all reptile owners. What can you do?
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bearded dragon
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lizard
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reptile
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mite
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external parasite
New Way to Kill Malaria Parasites
Sometimes a microbial invader's means of making a living can be lethal. Find out how some researchers used this parasite's need for choline to kill it.
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malaria
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choline
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g25
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plasmodium
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falciparum
Parasites to the Rescue
We usually think of parasitic infections as being bad. However, in this case, an infection may help certain patients with inflammatory bowel diseases.
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crohn's disease
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ulcerative colitis
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parasitic worms
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weinstock
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eggs
Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
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roundworms
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hookworms
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whipworms
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heartworms
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parasites
The Hidden
A review of the late-80s B-movie classic <b>The Hidden</b>.
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alien
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cop
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criminal
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crime spree
Those Freeloader Parasites
Parasites infect people in every continent and are a major cause of disease in our world. Click above to find out more.
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cryptosporidium parvum
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Trichomonas vaginalis Parasite
T. vaginalis is a cause of urethritis in men and both urethritis and vaginitis in women. The parasite is most commonly transmitted during sexual intercourse.
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trichomoniasis
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trichomonas
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vaginitis
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urethritis
Unionid mussels start their lives as little parasites
Most mussels grow up as unprotected larvae which float around as part of the plankton. The Unionids, a group of freshwater mussels, found a parasitic alternative to this risky way of growing up.
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reproduction
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Chiggers
Chiggers and the horrors they cause to mammals and reptiles. They have no natural enemies so take special care when traveling into the wooded areas of the Southern most states. Gives new meaning to the world's most annoying and unstoppable pest.
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wooded area pests
Fish Diseases: Diagnosis
Do you know how to identify fish diseases while purchasing? Here is a list of diseases, and their fingerprints. Protect your community tank with this knowledge!
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Hot Birds
Water is a very important part of your bird's day. How can you provide water this summer for your backyard birds?
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water
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birds
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environment
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birdbaths
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fountain
Introduction to Fungi
Fungi are responsible for many of the problems C&S growers encounter. In this series of articles, we will explore the subject in depth, beginning with some general background information.
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cacti
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succulent plants
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Reasons for Cats Coughing
If your cat is coughing, it may be one of several different reasons, almost all of which need to be checked by a veterinarian.
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cat coughing
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feline asthma
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bordetella
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bronchitis
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cat heartworms
Birds and Trichomonas gallinae
The deadly parasite Trichomonas gallinae can be spread among wild birds at feeders and bird baths. Bird watchers can avoid accidentally spreading this and other diseases.
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canker
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pigeons
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frounce
Cryptosporidium parvum Life Cycle
Cryptosporidium sp., the parasite that causes the disease called cryptosporidiosis has a complicated life cycle. Read about the stages of Cryptosporidium infection.
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Demodex Spp. – Face Mites
Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis live in hair follicles and sebaceous glands and usually do no harm. Many of us have these tiny skin parasites.
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Left-Handed Video Game Characters
For a large segment of the population, left-handed characters have almost been completely ignored by video game designers. There are a few exceptions.
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zelda
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link
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aya brea
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parasite eve
Cats and Toxoplasma gondii
Toxoplasma gondii affects many different species, but it's a cat parasite. Cats spread it while they are acutely ill.
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cats
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natural history
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parasite of cats. people
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tissue parasite
Cryptosporidiosis; The New Enemy
Water parks: Do you know what may be living in the water? Cryptosporidiosis, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is spreading throughout US water supplies at an alarming rate.
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Eliminating River Blindness
Merck and Co. Inc., a large pharmaceutical company set a precedent by donating a drug to treat millions suffering from the onchocerciasis, or river blindness.
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ivermectin
What is River Blindness?
River blindness is caused by a parasitic worm that lives under the skin - blindness is just one of the symptoms of this devastating human parasite.
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Causes of Hair Loss in Cats: Stress, Allergy, Ringworm and Parasites
Feline pattern baldness? Well, not quite, but cat hair loss happens. Find out more...
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cat hair loss
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cat baldness
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cat ringworm
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cat parasite
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cat fleas
Cloverfield
"Cloverfield" is the codename for the new project by J.J.Abrams that is causing quite a frenzy on the internet due to the secrecy being enforced by the Production Company
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Toxoplasma gondii and Behavior
Research on Toxoplasma gondii, a cat parasite, suggests that chronic infection causes subtle behavioral, personality, and psychological changes in infected people.
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toxoplasmosis
Bio-control of Pests and Diseases, I
Biological control involves controlling pests to maintain a natural balance in a ecosystem. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
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antagonistic
Dealing With Difficult People (Who Play Games)
Techniqes in dealing with difficult sorts of people
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boundaries
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nosey parker
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manipulator
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victim
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meddlar
The solved mystery of pearls
Pearls have been thrilling humans for centuries. Though, few are aware of the fact that these structures are the result of a mussel's reaction to an invader in its tissue.
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culture
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breeding
Bio-control of Pests and Diseases, II
This article describes beneficial predator animals, insects, and plants. Written by Geoffrey Ian Miller.
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