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 ...
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Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that infected 2 in California
The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, officials said. “While Baylisascaris is rare in people and the risk to ...
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Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm' cases in humans
Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting two human cases of a rare but potentially severe illness known as raccoon roundworm, which can cause severe brain, spine and eye damage.
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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 ...
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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." ...
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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 raccoon roundworm in the South Bay area. No details about the patients ...
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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 ...