The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...

Their larvae can penetrate the human skin, causing raised, red tracks in the skin that are very itchy. Roundworms also can be picked up from the soil, but they have to be ingested. Infections in ...

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.

LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as ...

Two people in Los Angles County have been diagnosed with raccoon roundworm, also known as Baylisascaris procyonis, according ...

Jock itch is a common infection caused by ringworm ... Pinworm is a parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Enterobius vermicularis. While it can affect anyone, pinworm is more common in young ...

Resistant to many types of cleaners, including hand sanitizer, the Norovirus has since managed to infect over 15% of the tested population in the northeastern United States. Due to poor hygiene ...

Roundworms are parasitic worms that can cause issues in the ... The only nuisance that they cause is an annoying itch around the tail head, where they lay their eggs. As a result, a horse can have a ...

These parasites make dogs itchy and uncomfortable ... and pyrantel), guards against heartworm disease, hookworms, and ...

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