The parasite that causes the disease, Baylisascaris procyonis, lives in the intestines of raccoons. While it doesn't make ...
A rare parasitic infection that is linked to raccoons has been detected in two people in Southern California, the Los Angeles ...
A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles. The infection, Baylisascaris ...
Los Angeles County public health officials said Tuesday they are investigating two human cases of a rare infection known as ...
LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as ...
The parasite that causes the disease lives in the intestines of raccoons and can cause serious illness in humans.
The individuals, who were not identified, live in the South Bay region and have been diagnosed with Baylisascaris procyonis — or raccoon roundworm. Raccoon roundworm is a common parasitic ...
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 public health department says the risk is still very low, but they’re urging the public to steer clear of raccoons for ...
Raccoon roundworm, known as Bylisascaris procyonis, is an intestinal parasitic infection that can affect the human spinal ...
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 ...