Raccoon roundworm, Los Angeles County
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 County Department of Public Health announced.
Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
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 can infect the brain,
Warning in Los Angeles as rare brain-infecting raccoon parasite is discovered in people
Two people in Los Angeles have been infected with a rare parasitic infection known as “raccoon roundworm”, according to US health officials.
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 officials.
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 procyonis, can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes.
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 the raccoon roundworm.
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 health officials to launch an investigation. Two cases of Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay area, the Los Angeles Public Health Department said Tuesday.
Los Angeles County reports dengue fever cluster acquired from local mosquitoes
At least three cases of dengue fever have been reported in residents bitten by local mosquitoes in the Baldwin Park neighborhood east of downtown Los Angeles.
'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health officials investigate rare infection
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 released.
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What to Know About 'Raccoon Roundworm'
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Rare infection in LA
What happened? The raccoon roundworm cases, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis, were found in the South Bay area. It can ...
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LA County investigating raccoon-related parasite
Health officials in Los Angeles County are investigating two cases of a rare parasitic infection that have been found in humans. The infections have been linked to contact with raccoons, ...