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6th Case Rat Lungworm Disease Confirmed in Hawai‘i Island Visitor
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in an adult visitor to Hawai‘i Island.
Rat Lungworm Confirmed in 3 Big Island Visitors
The CDC has confirmed three unrelated cases of rat lungworm disease in visitors to Hawai‘i Island.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms 2019’s 3rd Rat Lungworm Case on Hawai‘i Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease (angiostrongyliasis) contracted on Hawai‘i Island, the DOH reported on April 25, 2019.
DOH Rat Lungworm Disease Meeting Set for April 22
The Hawai‘i Department of Health will host an informational meeting about rat lungworm disease on Monday, April 22, at the North Kohala Public Library.
Hawai‘i DOH Confirms 2 More Big Island Rat Lungworm Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed two cases of rat lungworm disease in individuals from Hawai‘i Island.
Rat Lungworm Support Group to Hold Educational Meetings
Upcoming Rat Lungworm Support Group meetings will feature presentations on Gov. David Ige’s Joint Task Force on Rat Lungworm Disease recommendations.
Rat Lungworm Disease Task Force Issues New Guidelines
The new guidelines may be used by Hawai‘i physicians immediately and provide clear diagnosis, treatment and management guidance for timely identification and care.
DOH Confirms 3rd Rat Lungworm Case on Big Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from East Hawai‘i.
UH Researchers Predict Rat Lungworm Distribution
Rat lungworm is widespread in the Hawaiian Islands, and its distribution may expand, especially toward higher elevations as the climate changes and warms.
DOH Confirms Two More Cases of Rat Lungworm in 2018
The Hawai‘i DOH has been conducting detailed investigations of two additional cases of angiostrongyliasis, or rat lungworm disease, contracted in the state.
First Rat Lungworm Case on Hawai‘i Island in 2018 Confirmed
The first case of rat lungworm disease in the state this year has been confirmed in an adult resident of West Hawai‘i on the Big Island.
DOH Launches Statewide Rat Lungworm Media Campaign
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health recently launched a statewide broadcast media campaign to educate residents and visitors about rat lungworm disease.
Hawai‘i Task Force Meets With Rat Lungworm Disease Experts
Hawai‘i experts attend American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting to discuss rat lungworm disease issues.
DOH: Ten Tips to Prevent Rat Lungworm Disease
The state Department of Health urges the public to take precautions to prevent rat lungworm disease.
Hawai‘i’s 17th Rat Lungworm Case Found in Puna District
The Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed an anotherl case of rat lungworm disease in an infant from the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island.
Green Lake Concert to Focus on Rat Lungworm Awareness
The Green Lake Rat Lungworm Awareness Concert will be held at Green Lake in Puna from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26.
First Case of Rat Lungworm Confirmed on O‘ahu
This is the first case of rat lungworm disease contracted on O‘ahu in 2017, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases to 16 for this year.
