A dangerous tapeworm, not found in Pacific Northwest wildlife until this year, is more widespread than researchers expected.

A study led by researchers at the University of Washington, was the first to detect that Echinococcus multilocularis (E.

A tiny tapeworm never previously detected in the Pacific Northwest has been discovered in more than a third of urban coyotes ...

A UW-led study has identified the parasitic tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis in coyotes across the Puget Sound region, ...

A recent study by researchers at the UW reveals a deadly parasite in local coyotes that transfers to dogs and humans.

Parasites are organisms that survive by feeding on humans and other hosts, often causing mild to severe health problems. They can enter the body in multiple ways, including consuming contaminated food ...