| Title: Parasitology Expert |
| Teaser: University of Georgia parasitologist Ynes Ortega is leading a research team looking into whether parasites that are filtered from the water into oysters and other shellfish are infectious to humans. In 1993, Ortega was part of a team of scientists that first identified Cyclospora, a parasite linked to outbreaks in raspberries, basil and lettuce. |
| Primary Media Contact: Sharon
Omahen 770-229-3219 |
| Primary Source: Ynes
Ortega 770-233-5587 |
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