Find out what you need to know about roundworms in cats. Learn about the symptoms and treatment and the danger posed to humans.

Roundworms can cause significant problems in people. If you have contact with dog poop or soil that’s contaminated, you may get an infection. That can lead to eye, lung, heart, liver, and ...

It is extremely rare in people, and the risk to the general public remained low, officials said. Fewer than a dozen cases of raccoon roundworm have been reported in humans in California since 1993.

Two cases of rare Raccoon Roundworm detected in human in Los Angeles 00:35. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday said that they are currently investigating the ...

It is extremely rare in people, and the risk to the general public remained low, officials said. Fewer than a dozen cases of raccoon roundworm have been reported in humans in California since 1993.

Public health officials on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, reported two cases of raccoon roundworm in humans who live in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File) ...

Some parasites can infect human eyes. Without treatment, these infections can lead to eye pain, vision problems, and in some cases, blindness. Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, another ...

Health officials in Los Angeles County are reporting two human cases of a rare but potentially severe illness known as raccoon roundworm, which can cause severe brain, spine and eye damage. The ...