A Rare but Deadly Roundworm Spread by Raccoons Is Infecting People in LA
LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as ...
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What to Know About 'Raccoon Roundworm'
The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...
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. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes.
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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 ...
Brain-infecting parasite found in two LA 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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2 people infected with raccoon roundworm disease. Here's how to avoid exposure
The parasite that causes the disease lives in the intestines of raccoons and can cause serious illness in humans.
Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm' cases in humans
Symptoms of raccoon roundworm typically appear between one and four weeks after exposure to eggs, according to county public ...
2 rare human infections of raccoon roundworm discovered in South Bay
Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as ...
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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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'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, brain ...
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Parasitic infections linked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
Two cases of Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay area, the Los Angeles Public Health Department said Tuesday. People can get infected with ...