Neospora caninum infection in dogs is a serious medical condition caused by a type of parasite. The condition harms a dog’s brain and spinal cord. Generally, infected livestock spread the condition.

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Humane Society of Utah is warning pet owners of a possible parasite outbreak after several dogs were surrendered from different homes with infections. The infection stems from ...

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Health officials across California are asking people to stay away from wild animals after two children contracted a brain-eating parasite. A CDC report this week revealed a 14-year-old boy and ...

A dog walks through a favela in Recife, Brazil. Many such poor urban areas in the country are hotbeds for visceral leishmaniasis. Diego Herculano / NurPhoto via Getty Images Brazil is home to some 52 ...