The fox tapeworm can spread through contaminated feces and may cause serious liver disease in rare human cases.

Praziquantel is used in veterinary medicine against this very tapeworm (and others) in dogs, cats and foxes, so potentially yes. Usually it's combined with an anthelminthic for a broader ...

A dangerous parasite that can spread to humans has been spotted in Washington, according to a Washington State University ...

While common in parts of Europe, Asia and northern North America, the parasite was not believed to be present in the Pacific Northwest until recently.