Invasive parasite found in Murray cod, trout cod across New South Wales

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Researchers have detected a high degree of a parasite, which can burrow into the gut of infected humans, in freshwater fish species across New South Wales.

Key points:

• The invasive parasite was found inside freshwater fish from across New South Wales
• It has previously killed native birds by burrowing inside their stomachs
• Researchers say fully cooking fish can reduce or remove the chance of infection

The invasive parasite species, Eustrongylides excisus, was found in native fish, including Murray cod, galaxiids, and trout cod during a two-year study.

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