Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that ...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Two people in LA catch brain-eating parasite from raccoons in 'concerning' event
The individuals, who were not identified, live in the South Bay region and have been diagnosed with Baylisascaris procyonis — or raccoon roundworm. Raccoon roundworm is a common parasitic ...