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.
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'Racoon roundworm' found in 2 LA County residents; health officials investigate rare infectionLOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare ...
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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 ...
People can become infected with raccoon roundworm if they eat soil, dirt or material contaminated with infected raccoon feces. The infection can also be contracted through contaminated water.
Two people in Los Angeles County are sick with a rare parasitic infection known as “raccoon roundworm,” according to officials. The parasite, called Baylisascaris procyonis, was found in the ...
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