Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in
WEB12 hours ago · Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain, spinal cord, and eyes – had been found in the ...
Health officials in Los Angeles County investigating rare disease ...
WEBSep 17, 2024 · Baylisascaris procyonis is a type of parasite that lives in the intestines of raccoons; it does not make them sick, but their feces can carry the parasite’s eggs. The two cases of the disease, also...
Two SoCal residents infected with rare 'Raccoon Roundworm' …
WEB6 days ago · The parasite, called Baylisascaris procyonis, was found in the South Bay, according to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health news release. The parasite can infect the brain, spinal cord ...
Public Health Investigating a Rare Disease Spread from Animals to ...
WEBSep 17, 2024 · The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two human cases of a rare parasitic infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm. The two cases were found in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
Rare disease inked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
WEBSep 17, 2024 · 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. 📺 Los Angeles news 24/7: Watch ...
Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los …
WEB6 days ago · Raccoon roundworm, known as Bylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasitic infection that can affect the human spinal cord, brain and eyes, officials said.
Two human cases of rare raccoon infection found in South Bay
WEBSep 17, 2024 · The raccoon roundworm cases, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis, were found in the South Bay area. It can infect the spinal cord, lead to swelling of the brain, and eye disease, although the ...
'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health …
WEB6 days ago · 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...
Public Health Investigating A Rare Disease Spread From Animals …
WEB1 day ago · Baylisascaris procyonis is a type of parasite (roundworm) ... KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits.
Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County ... - Fox News
WEB5 days ago · Two people in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County have been diagnosed with the infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, which is caused by a parasitic worm from the raccoon’s intestines.
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