Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife
A parasitic tapeworm known as Echinococcus multilocularis, or the 'fox tapeworm', has been detected in West Coast wildlife for the first time. The tapeworm can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, and was found in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State. The risk to the general public remains low, but the presence of the parasite in wildlife is a concern for public health officials.
- ▪The 'fox tapeworm' was detected in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State.
- ▪The tapeworm can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, known as echinococcosis.
- ▪The parasite is typically transmitted among wild animals, but can be transmitted to humans through accidental ingestion of contaminated soil or food.
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Health Deadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife By Shiv Sudhakar, Fox News Published June 15, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Mystery of remains found inside sleeping bag in Olympic park solved after 26 years America has Founding Fathers. A Catholic saint was a Founding Mother Boston police arrest 14-year-old after suspects allegedly rob siblings’ lemonade stand A parasitic tapeworm known as Echinococcus multilocularis — often called the “fox tapeworm” — has been detected for the first time in West Coast wildlife.
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