Doctors say that if left untreated, raccoon roundworm can cause severe health complications, including brain damage and death.

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Two people in the South Bay area of Los ...

Public health officials warned dog owners Friday to be on alert after a dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have raccoon roundworm eggs. Racoon roundworm is a parasite that's commonly found in ...

Four days ago we rescued a 6-month-old puppy from a shelter in the southeast of the United States. My vet says that she has roundworm and warned me that my kids (ages 3-8 years) could get visceral ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Brain-infecting raccoon roundworm found in San Fernando Valley pet dog In 2024, two South Bay residents were ...