The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...
LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as ...
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.
Two people in Los Angles County have been diagnosed with raccoon roundworm, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis, according ...
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 ...
The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, officials said. “While Baylisascaris is rare in people and the risk to ...
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday said that they are currently investigating the discovery of two humans cases of a rare infection called "raccoon roundworm." ...
Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting two human cases of a rare but potentially severe illness known as raccoon roundworm, which can cause severe brain, spine and eye damage.