Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los Angeles
Raccoon roundworm, known as Bylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasitic infection that can affect the human spinal ...
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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Racoon roundworm lives in the intestines of raccoons. While raccoons themselves will not fall sick, their feces can carry the roundworms’ eggs. Humans can then become infected if they consume ...
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Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California
A rare parasitic infection that is linked to raccoons has been detected in two people in Southern California, the Los Angeles ...
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Two People Contract Deadly Brain Parasite Thanks To Common Animal
Shutterstock / Holly Kuchera Two people have contracted a rare, but dangerous parasitic infection in the South Bay area, ...
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Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn
A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Two people in the South Bay area of Los ...
Brain-infecting parasite found in two L.A. County residents: What to know about 'racoon roundworm'
Two people in Los Angeles County are sick with a rare parasitic infection known as 'raccoon roundworm,' according to ...
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Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California
The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, officials said. “While Baylisascaris is rare in people and the risk to ...