Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, …
WEB7 hours ago · 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.
Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two …
WEB15 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 ...
Raccoon roundworm: What to know about the parasite that
WEB14 hours ago · 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.
Two SoCal residents infected with rare 'Raccoon Roundworm' …
WEB1 day ago · Two people in Los Angeles County are sick with a rare parasitic infection known as 'raccoon roundworm,' according to officials.
Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los ... - CBS News
WEB2 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.
Rare disease inked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
WEB3 days ago · 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 ...
Rare infection in LA - LAist
WEB2 days ago · Two rare human cases of raccoon roundworm — a parasitic infection — have been found in Los Angeles County, the public health department reported Tuesday. What happened? The raccoon roundworm ...
About Racoon Roundworm | Racoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Racoon roundworm is an intestinal parasitic infection caused by Baylisascaris worms. You can get racoon roundworm when you consume infectious eggs, usually accidentally. Infections in people are rare, …
2 rare human infections of raccoon roundworm discovered in …
WEB2 days ago · Public health officials on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, reported two cases of raccoon roundworm in humans who live in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File) Los Angeles ...
Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm …
WEBSymptoms of raccoon roundworm typically appear between one and four weeks after exposure to eggs, according to county public health officials. They can include nausea, tiredness, lack of attention ...