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Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn

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.

NewsNation · 15h

Raccoon roundworm found in 2 people in California

The parasite can infect the spinal cord, brain and eyes, and it can lead to swelling of the brain, officials said.

Gizmodo · 3h

A Rare but Deadly Roundworm Spread by Raccoons Is Infecting People in LA

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

2 more locally acquired dengue cases in LA County

YAHOO!News · 10d

L.A. County Health Dept. confirms case of locally acquired dengue

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue from a resident who has no history of travel to areas where dengue fever is endemic. According to a release from the health department issued Monday,

ABC7 on MSN · 9h

LA County sees cluster of locally acquired dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes

Health officials warned that the Los Angeles area is seeing more dengue fever cases in people who have not traveled outside the U.S. mainland, a year after the first such case was reported in California.

Hoodline · 1d

Los Angeles Officials Take Action as Dengue Cases Rise in Baldwin Park with No History of Travel

LA County reports two new local dengue cases, totaling three this year, with no recent travel by the individuals, suggesting local mosquito-borne transmission.

KYMA1d

L.A. County Health Department investigates dengue fever cases

According to a press release obtained by NBC News, the press conference was to provide "a situational update on a cluster of locally acquired dengue cases under investigation in LA County." ...

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Public Health issues ocean water use warnings for L.A. beaches

High bacteria levels at multiple beaches have prompted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to ...

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Los Angeles County investigating new locally acquired dengue fever cases

Los Angeles health officials announced they are investigating a handful of locally acquired dengue fever cases in the city of ...

NBC Los Angeles on MSN1d

Los Angeles County now has 3 locally acquired dengue cases

The Los Angeles Department of Public Health said it’s investigating ... cases of locally acquired dengue are ...

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