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Potentially deadly parasite found in 5 Florida counties
A parasite that is potentially fatal in humans has been found in five Florida counties, University of Florida researchers say.
The study published in PLOS one reported that rats and snails in St. Johns, Alacua, Leon, Orange and Hillsborough counties contained the rat lungworm parasite.
Rat lungworm, which originated in Hawaii, affects humans if they ingest infected snails, crustaceans, vegetables touched by infected slugs or come into contact with rat feces.
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The parasite can cause Eosinophilic meningitis if it travels and dies in the brain. Severe cases of the
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Yesterday it was deadly amoeba in Louisiana now today this is reported.
A parasite that is potentially fatal in humans has been found in five Florida counties, University of Florida researchers say.
The study published in PLOS one reported that rats and snails in St. Johns, Alacua, Leon, Orange and Hillsborough counties contained the rat lungworm parasite.
Rat lungworm, which originated in Hawaii, affects humans if they ingest infected snails, crustaceans, vegetables touched by infected slugs or come into contact with rat feces.
>> Read more trending news
The parasite can cause Eosinophilic meningitis if it travels and dies in the brain. Severe cases of the
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Yesterday it was deadly amoeba in Louisiana now today this is reported.
