Rat lungworm disease is on the rise in eastern Australia in dogs—and there have even been recorded cases in humans, including two known lethal incidents. Caused by a parasite naturally found in rats, ...
The four-month-old dachshund, Dougie, was referred to Linnaeus-owned North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Surrey after ...
He grows in snails, thrives in rainy conditions, and can infect the brains of humans and animals: The rat lungworm is spreading worldwide–along with the fear of an underestimated infection risk.
A new study has unveiled that many rats in the Southeastern United States (US) have been infected with a rat lungworm disease. Scientifically known as Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the adult form of ...
The 53-minute film “Accidental Host — The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease” produced by Dr. Claire Panosian, has been airing on PBS stations around the country since last October and will see its third ...