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Daniela McFarland

A public health nurse with a city epidemiology division, Daniela McFarland, RN, tracks community foodborne and zoonotic illnesses alongside local environmental inspectors. She writes about infectious disease transmission. Her casework focuses on tracing local contamination patterns and helping residents identify contamination risks in domestic kitchens and animal enclosures.

What Are Ectoparasites? Common Types and Health Risks
Nematode Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Is Toxocara Canis Zoonotic? How It Affects Humans
Can You Get Rat Lungworm From Touching a Slug?
Can I Get Fleas? Symptoms, Causes, and What to Do
Parasitic Snails and the Diseases They Carry
What Is a Roundworm? Features, Types, and Concerns
Can Tapeworms Move? How They Move Inside a Host
Can Fruit Fly Eggs Hatch in Your Stomach?
What Causes Mango Worms and How to Prevent Them
Where Do Mango Worms Live? Regions and Habitats
Whipworm vs Roundworm: What’s the Difference?