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 ...
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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 ...
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Two People Contract Deadly Brain Parasite Thanks To Common Animal
Shutterstock / Holly Kuchera Two people have contracted a rare, but dangerous parasitic infection in the South Bay area, ...
Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents
Two people in Los Angeles have been infected with a rare parasitic infection known as “racoon roundworm”, according to health ...