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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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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 they consume dirt or soil, water, or any material contaminated with ...
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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 infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn
When it infects humans, the parasite can affect ... happen when people accidentally ingest the roundworm’s eggs (which are in the raccoon’s feces) from soil, water or on contaminated objects ...
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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 they consume dirt or soil, water, or any material contaminated with ...