A rare parasitic animal known as the Roundwory raccoon has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Health Department.
Two people in the South Los Angeles area have been diagnosed with the infection, Baylisascartis procynis, caused by a parasitic worm from raccoon homes.
When it infects humans, the virus particles can affect the brain, bone marrow and eyes, and can cause brain death.
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After growing up in raccoon homes, the worms produce small eggs at that time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A rare parasitic animal known as the Roundwory raccoon has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Health Department. (stock)
After two to four weeks, the eggs become infective. Eggs can live for years in the right conditions.
“Without its natural habitat, the raccoon, the specialist with the disease accidentally includes facts and people,” a certified infectious disease doctor.
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“The way around infects new people who register in an unstable stage, either by eating a host or by carrying infected mites in the environment.”
Although it is no longer available, infection can occur when people have had contact with eggs (which are in raccoon droppings) according to the CDC.
When it infects humans, the virus can cause the following diseases, the health department warns. (stock)
Young children and people with disabilities are at greatest risk from dirt, soil or objects in their mouths, the CDC warns.
The infection cannot be transmitted between people.
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“While Baylsasascasis is rare in humans and at risk for the general public at this time, it refers to the number of healthy women that can exist near humans, and the rate of infection remains close.
Parliament is present in the US and Canada, although it is common in southern, northeastern and mid-coastal languages.
“It’s about a lot of large-scale people living in close proximity to people, and the rate of infection is likely to rise.”
Less than 25 cases of Raccoon Rockoon have been reported, but that number could be higher due to misdiagnosis.
As of 2018, there have been 23 confirmed cases and six victims in the country.
Symptoms of Raccoon Roundworw
The effects of Raccoon Roundworm can vary depending on the amount of eggs eaten and where they go in the body.
“Some of those infected had no symptoms, which is known as a crisis infection,” his jumping.
Brain swelling is another side effect of raccoon howorworworworworworworworwory, health experts warn. (stock)
Large amounts of eggs can lead to a variety of symptoms, including nausea, loss of energy and CDC environment.
Those at the highest risk of severe disease include children, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems, the agency warned.
To prevent infection
Studies show that up to 60% of infectious diseases in humans come from animals.
Dr. Davis became closely associated with the health of the animals around us.
“Our lives are closely linked to the health of the animals around us.”
“Simple precautions, such as regular hand washing, keeping hands and their dirt out, and keeping pets indoors or out of the house can help keep our world safe and healthy. they are healthy.”
The best preventative measures are to avoid contact with all wild animals or birds when possible, including Diles, according to Delaw.
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“One way to do this is to ensure that the open mind and crawl spaces are always closed, thus removing the spaces that take up.”
People are advised to keep pets indoors if possible, and to leash them when outside.
The infection, Baylisascartis Procyonis, is caused by a parasitic worm from raccoon feces. (stock)
“Take pets if they are good enough to breed regularly, or to find out if it is needed regularly,”
Hand washing is very important, he said, as eggs can be in soil and water.
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“It is always a good prevention of infection to wash your hands regularly – for example, before preparing food or after contact with animals,” it concluded.
“If someone is spending time outside, they should wash their hands when they finish their outdoor activities.”
Hand washing is very important for prevention, experts say, because the eggs could be in soil and water. (stock)
Adults should help inform children that they wash their hands after playing outside, if they have been investigated, as they are at risk of eating soil and water.
“For this reason, cover the boxes when they are not used, so that the animals will not use the sandbox to get out or threaten you.
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