#rat lungworm oahu

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.

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: 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.

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.