{"id":2055130,"date":"2023-10-04T11:57:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parasitic-brain-invading-worm-that-originates-in-southeast-asian-rats-detected-in-us-cdc\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:59:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:59:48","slug":"parasitic-brain-invading-worm-that-originates-in-southeast-asian-rats-detected-in-us-cdc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parasitic-brain-invading-worm-that-originates-in-southeast-asian-rats-detected-in-us-cdc\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC detects brain-invading worm from Southeast Asian rats in US."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fparasitic-brain-invading-worm-that-originates-in-southeast-asian-rats-detected-in-us-cdc%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2055130&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A New Study Reveals the Threat of \u200dRat\u2064 Lungworm in the US<\/h2>\n<p>A recent\u2063 study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease \u2064Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on the presence of a parasitic worm known as &#8220;rat lungworm&#8221; in the \u2063United States. \u2063This evocatively named creature, scientifically referred to as Angiostrongylus cantonensis, has both good and bad news \u200cassociated with it.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Good News: It&#8217;s\u200d Usually Not\u200b Fatal<\/h3>\n<p>Contrary to its ominous name, rat lungworm is typically not a\u2064 fatal infection.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>The Bad News: It&#8217;s Here\u200d to Stay<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, this \u2062parasite has made its way from Asia, where it was first discovered, and \u200cseems to have established itself in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The study, featured in the latest issue of &#8220;Emerging Infectious\u200b Diseases,&#8221; reveals\u2064 that rat lungworm has been found\u200b in\u2062 various coastal states, \u2062including Hawaii, \u2062Texas, \u200bLouisiana, Alabama, and\u200b Florida. The hypothesis is that it\u200d arrived in the U.S. through nautical trade routes. The study was conducted in Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>Although the study was relatively \u2064small, \u2062examining 33 rats, it found the presence of the worms in\u200d seven of them. This suggests that Angiostrongylus \u2063cantonensis is well-established \u200bin the\u2063 area.<\/p>\n<p>Rat lungworm is a zoonotic disease, meaning it\u200c can be\u200c transmitted from animals to humans. The \u200bexact details of how it spreads remain unknown, but the study&#8217;s authors suggest\u2063 that human activity and changes in local food webs may be contributing to its transmission.<\/p>\n<p>The authors of the study warn that \u2064the presence of rat lungworm in urban rat\u200c populations, as well as in gastropod intermediate\u2064 hosts and other animals, \u200dposes a\u2062 potential threat to human and \u200canimal \u2063health\u2062 in the greater Atlanta area.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ars Technica, adult worms reside in blood\u2064 vessels\u200d near a rat&#8217;s lungs and \u2063lay eggs there. \u2064The rat then coughs up the larvae, which it subsequently consumes.\u2062 Slugs and snails feeding on rat feces can ingest \u2064the larvae, and when rats eat these infected slugs and snails, \u200cthe \u2062larvae move to the rats&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-eleven-soldiers-hospitalized-after-ingesting-chemical-found-in-antifreeze\/\" title=\"Officials: Eleven Soldiers Hospitalized After Ingesting Chemical Found In Antifreeze\">central nervous system<\/a> and brain, perpetuating the cycle.<\/p>\n<p>Humans can\u200d accidentally ingest the\u2064 larvae\u2062 by \u200dconsuming undercooked snails or improperly \u2062washed\u200b salad. They can \u2063also indirectly consume the larvae by \u2062eating undercooked frogs, shrimp, crabs, or other animals that have fed on infected snails or slugs.<\/p>\n<p>In humans, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parasitic-brain-invading-worm-that-originates-in-southeast-asian-rats-detected-in-us-cdc\/\" title=\"CDC detects brain-invading worm from Southeast Asian rats in US.\">rat lungworms \u2063behave similarly<\/a> to their behavior in rodents, migrating to the central nervous system and\u2064 brain. While they often cause no harm or only mild, temporary symptoms, severe cases can lead\u200b to debilitating symptoms\u2064 such as neck stiffness, tingling or burning of the skin, double vision, and \u2064even\u2062 seizures. In rare\u2063 instances, the infection can cause nerve damage, \u200bparalysis, coma, or death.<\/p>\n<p>The CDC warns \u2062that rat \u200dlungworm can also result in eosinophilic meningitis or eye problems.<\/p>\n<p>Although there have been some cases of \u200brat lungworms completing their \u200dlife cycle in human lungs, it is generally believed that our immune systems are strong enough to prevent the parasite from \u200dcausing significant harm.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/foia-disclosure-fauci-conducted-inhumane-tests-on-dogs-niaid-wasted-424k-of-taxpayer-funds-to-infest-healthy-dogs-with-parasites\/\" title=\"FOIA disclosure: Fauci conducted inhumane tests on dogs, NIAID wasted 4k of taxpayer funds to infest healthy dogs with parasites\">anti-parasitic drugs<\/a> have proven ineffective against rat lungworms in humans and have even worsened symptoms \u200bin some cases.<\/p>\n<p>For more\u200d information on rat \u200dlungworm, you can watch the CDC&#8217;s \u200dvideo:<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\">\n<\/div>\n<p>While the threat of rat lungworm in the \u2063U.S. is concerning, further research \u200dand public awareness can help mitigate its impact and protect human and animal health.<\/p>\n<p>Source: \u200c <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/parasitic-brain-invading-worm-originates-southeast-asian-rats-detected-us-cdc\/\">The Western Journal<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bWhat are the symptoms of rat lungworm infection in humans?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Technica, symptoms\u200b of rat lungworm infection in humans can vary from mild meningitis to severe neurological complications. \u2062The parasite \u200bworks its way into the central nervous system and can cause damage to the brain and\u2062 spinal cord.<\/p>\n<p>The study also highlights the need for increased \u2063awareness and surveillance of rat\u200d lungworm in the U.S. as cases of infection may be underreported or misdiagnosed due to limited knowledge about the disease. This lack of awareness also extends to healthcare providers who may not be familiar\u200b with the symptoms and treatment options \u200dfor rat lungworm.<\/p>\n<p>Preventing rat lungworm infection\u200c becomes crucial in light of these findings. The CDC suggests several measures that can help reduce the risk of\u2063 infection. Firstly, people should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/get-relief-from-cold-symptoms-today\/\" title=\"Get Relief from Cold Symptoms Today\">avoid eating raw<\/a> or undercooked snails, slugs, or frogs, as they can act as intermediate hosts for the parasite. It\u2064 is also advisable to wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption to remove any potential contamination.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, pet owners should be cautious when handling their pets&#8217; droppings, as\u200d it is possible for rats \u2064to shed the parasite in their feces.\u2064 Proper hygiene practices such\u2064 as washing hands after\u2063 handling pets and \u2062using gloves when cleaning their living spaces can \u200dhelp minimize the risk.<\/p>\n<p>The study emphasizes the need for further \u200cresearch on rat lungworm to better understand its transmission,\u200d prevalence, and potential impacts on public health. Additionally, education campaigns targeting both the general public \u2062and healthcare\u2062 professionals are essential to raise awareness about rat lungworm \u2063and its associated risks.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bconclusion, the recent study by the \u2063CDC has brought attention to\u2064 the \u2062threat of rat lungworm in the\u2063 United \u2062States. While it is usually not fatal, the parasite&#8217;s presence in the country is a\u2063 cause for concern. Increased efforts are needed to understand and\u2063 mitigate the risks associated \u2063with rat lungworm through surveillance, prevention measures, and public\u2062 education. By addressing these \u200dchallenges, we can better protect the health and well-being of both humans\u200b and animals from this emerging threat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study on the &#8220;rat lungworm,&#8221; scientifically called Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The study revealed both positive and negative findings. Fortunately, it is typically non-fatal. However, the downside is that it seems to have other concerning effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2055131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2055130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2055130"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055130\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2055131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2055130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2055130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2055130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}