Raccoon roundworm, known as Bylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasitic infection that can affect the human spinal ...
Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ...
If you have raccoons around your property, you might need to employ this method. Raccoons tend to poop in communal, pungent ...
The parasite that causes the disease lives in the intestines of raccoons and can cause serious illness in humans.
Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as ...
Two human cases of a rare parasitic infection linked to raccoon feces were found in Los Angeles County, prompting public ...
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare ...
A rare parasitic infection that is linked to raccoons has been detected in two people in Southern California, the Los Angeles ...
LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as ...
The parasite can infect the spinal cord, brain and eyes, and it can lead to swelling of the brain, officials said.
Health officials say that people can become infected if they eat dirt, soil or water that is contaminated with raccoon feces.