Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in
WEB7 hours ago · The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain, spinal cord, and eyes – had been ...
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 ...
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 ...
Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County
WEB5 days ago · A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. (iStock) After two to four weeks, the eggs ...
Human cases of raccoon parasite may be your best excuse to buy …
WEB3 days ago · The parasitic roundworm behind the infection, called Baylisascaris procyonis, spreads via eggs in raccoons feces. Adult worms live in the intestines of the masked trash scavengers, and each female ...
Health officials in Los Angeles County investigating rare disease ...
WEBSep 17, 2024 · In the release issued Tuesday, Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said that simple precautions can be taken by humans to avoid getting raccoon roundworm. “Our health is closely ...
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.
'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health …
WEB5 days ago · LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- 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.
Living roundworm pulled from brain of patient, suspected to have …
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Nearly a year-and-a-half after her symptoms first appeared, brain surgeons at Canberra Hospital pulled an 8-centimetre parasitic roundworm — "alive and wriggling" — from her brain.
Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm
WEBIt is extremely rare in people, and the risk to the general public remained low, officials said. Fewer than a dozen cases of raccoon roundworm have been reported in humans in California since 1993.