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'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health officials investigate rare infection
No details about the patients were released. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can infect the human spinal cord, ...
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Raccoon roundworm found in 2 people in California
The parasite can infect the spinal cord, brain and eyes, and it can lead to swelling of the brain, officials said.
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LA County investigating raccoon-related parasite
Health officials in Los Angeles County are investigating two cases of a rare parasitic infection that have been found in humans. The infections have been linked to contact with raccoons, ...
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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, ...
Los Angeles County investigating new locally acquired dengue fever cases
Los Angeles health officials announced they are investigating a handful of locally acquired dengue fever cases in the city of ...
Dengue spreading in LA County
LA County health officials warned about an "unprecedented" cluster of dengue cases after two more people in Baldwin Park ...
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California reports rare increase in dengue virus from infected mosquitos
There has been a rare uptick of the dengue virus in the US this year, with people being urged to look out for the symptoms.