Two SoCal residents infected with rare 'Raccoon Roundworm' …
Sep 18, 2024 · 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...
Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County ... - Fox News
Sep 19, 2024 · 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.
Health officials in Los Angeles County investigating rare disease ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Baylisascaris procyonis is a type of parasite that lives in the intestines of raccoons; it does not make them sick, but their feces can carry the parasite’s eggs. The two cases of the disease, also...
Brain-infecting parasite found in two LA County residents: What to …
Sep 19, 2024 · The parasite, called Baylisascaris procyonis, was found in the South Bay area of L.A., according to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health news release. The parasite can infect the...
Rare disease inked to racoons found in Los Angeles County
Sep 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.
Public Health Investigating a Rare Disease Spread from Animals to ...
Sep 17, 2024 · The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two human cases of a rare parasitic infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm. The two cases were found in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
Two human cases of rare raccoon roundworm reported in Los …
Sep 18, 2024 · 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 …
Sep 18, 2024 · 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. No details...
Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris Infection) - CDC
Nov 5, 2024 · Raccoon roundworm is an intestinal parasitic infection caused by Baylisascaris worms. You can get raccoon roundworm when you consume infectious eggs, usually accidentally. Infections in people are rare, but the parasite can infect other animals, like dogs.
CDC - DPDx - Baylisascariasis
Baylisascaris procyonis, the raccoon roundworm, is a rare but serious cause of neurologic and ocular disease in humans. Only larval stages are involved in zoonotic infections. It is not known whether other Baylisascaris species, such as B. columnaris …