LA public health officials reported this week that two residents have been infected by Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as the raccoon roundworm.

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles. The infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, can affect the brain, spinal cord and eyes.

Two people in Los Angeles County are sick with a rare parasitic infection known as 'raccoon roundworm,' according to officials.

A rare parasitic infection that is linked to raccoons has been detected in two people in Southern California, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced.

Rare ‘raccoon roundworm’ brain-infecting parasite found in two LA residents - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced that two human cases of Baylisascaris procyonis – a parasite that can infect the brain,