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.
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.
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.
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 were released. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can infect the human spinal cord, brain and eyes, health officials said.
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,
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Two People Contract Deadly Brain Parasite Thanks To Common Animal
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What to Know About 'Raccoon Roundworm'
The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...
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'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health officials investigate rare infection
No details about the patients were released. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can infect the human spinal cord, ...
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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 ...
Health officials in L.A. Co. investigating rare disease spread from raccoons to humans
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is looking into two human cases of a rare parasitic infection that comes ...
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Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm' cases in humans
The two known cases of the illness, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis and spread by raccoons, were both detected in the South Bay, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials said ...
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Parasitic infections linked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
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. People can get infected with ...