Ep 7: Rat Lungworm Disease & Angiostrongylus cantonensis

Uncover the science surrounding the transmission of Rat Lungworm Disease as Jessica navigates through the life cycle of Angiostrongylus cantonensis and its role in spreading this unique illness. Explore how environmental factors, human behavior, and global travel play pivotal roles in the widespread impact of Rat Lungworm Disease. Citations: https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/angiostrongyliasis_can/index.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4244900/#:~:text=Approximately%202900%20cases%20of%20eosinophilic,testing%20is%20not%20routinely%20performed. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4244900/ https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/angiostrongylus/health_professionals/index.html https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/rat-lungworm-angiostrongyliasis/ https://news.sky.com/story/australian-man-sam-ballard-who-was-left-paralysed-after-eating-a-slug-dies-aged-28-11545373