Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los Angeles
Raccoon roundworm, known as Bylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasitic infection that can affect the human spinal ...
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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
While raccoons themselves will not fall sick, their feces can carry the roundworms’ eggs. Humans can then become infected if ...
Human cases of raccoon parasite may be your best excuse to buy a flamethrower
If you have raccoons around your property, you might need to employ this method. Raccoons tend to poop in communal, pungent ...
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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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Parasitic infections linked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
Two human cases of a rare parasitic infection linked to raccoon feces were found in Los Angeles County, prompting 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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'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: 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 ...
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 ...
Health officials in L.A. Co. investigating rare disease spread from raccoons to humans
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is looking into two human cases of a rare parasitic infection that comes ...
Two cases of rare Raccoon Roundworm detected in human in Los Angeles
Health officials say that people can become infected if they eat dirt, soil or water that is contaminated with raccoon feces.