Raccoon roundworm, Los Angeles County
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.
Raccoon roundworm found in 2 people in California
The parasite can infect the spinal cord, brain and eyes, and it can lead to swelling of the brain, officials said.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Racoon roundworm lives in the intestines of raccoons ... because of the large number of raccoons living in close proximity ...
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What to Know About 'Raccoon Roundworm'
While two people in Los Angeles County recently were infected with "raccoon roundworm," the infection is rare and doesn't ...
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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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