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What to Know About ‘Raccoon Roundworm’

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While two people in Los Angeles County recently were infected with “raccoon roundworm,” the infection is rare and doesn’t pose a widespread threat, experts said. The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn’t make them sick, eggs can be excreted in the animals’ feces and people […]

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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, spinal cord, and eyes – had been found in the South Bay area

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Brain-infecting parasite found in two LA 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.

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What to Know About ‘Raccoon Roundworm’

While two people in Los Angeles County recently were infected with “raccoon roundworm,” the infection is rare and doesn’t pose a widespread threat, experts said. The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn’t make them sick, eggs can be excreted in the animals’ feces and people […]

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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, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. 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. When it infects humans, the parasite can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes, potentially causing brain s…

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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, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.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.When it infects humans, the parasite can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes, potentially causing brain swe…

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