Los Angeles Times3d
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. The parasite, called Baylisascaris procyonis, was found in the ...
Daily Mail2d
Two people in LA catch brain-eating parasite from raccoons in 'concerning' event
The individuals, who were not identified, live in the South Bay region and have been diagnosed with Baylisascaris procyonis — or raccoon roundworm. Raccoon roundworm is a common parasitic ...
ABC73d
'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 infection known as raccoon roundworm in the South Bay area. No details about ...
CBS News3d
Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday said that they are currently investigating the discovery of two humans cases of a rare infection called "raccoon roundworm." ...