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

The invasive parasite species was found burrowed in the flesh of native freshwater fish. (Supplied: Shokoofeh Shamsi)

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.

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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