Is Rat Lungworm In The Us

This video provides information about what Rat Lungworm Angiostrongylus Disease is where it is found how its transmitted. Guest Editor Dr Susan Jarvi tells us about the Parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis and neuroangiostrongyliasis rat lungworm. One happened after a person ate a slug on a dare yes a dare. From an infant who wound up in the ICU to a surfer who had to relearn to walk and talk after the parasite crept into his nervous.

State Department of Health officials confirmed a contracted rat lungworm disease case on Maui. Managing slugs and snails can reduce damage to your garden plants and can lower your risk of infection from the rat lungworm Creator-provided subtitles/CC. Laboratory results confirmed evidence of the rat lungworm parasite in the individual's spinal fluid. So this is the the first documented occurrence of the rat lung worm angiostrongylus cantonensis in an anuran also known as a Creator-provided subtitles/CC.

Professor Robert H Cowie from the University of Hawaii Manoa explains what Rat Lungworm is and how you can protect yourself. Dean Okimoto of Nalo Farms says you should educate yourself on who is providing the fruits and vegetables you're taking home.