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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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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.
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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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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Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday said that they are currently investigating the discovery ...
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Two human cases of rare raccoon infection found in South Bay
The public health department says the risk is still very low, but they’re urging the public to steer clear of raccoons for ...
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'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health officials investigate rare infection
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare ...
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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 Health Officials Investigate 2 Human Infections of Raccoon Roundworm
Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as raccoon roundworm in the South Bay area. No details about the patients were ...