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Rat lungworm, a dangerous parasite, has been found in San Diego County animals, marking its first confirmed presence in California.
A parasitic worm known as rat lungworm, which can cause severe neurological illness in humans, has been detected in wild rats, opossums, and a zoo wallaby in San Diego County, marking its first confirmed presence in California.
The parasite, transmitted through snails and rodents, is now considered established in the region.
Health officials warn of increased risk, especially in areas with high rat and snail populations, and urge doctors to consider the infection when diagnosing unexplained nervous system symptoms.
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