#Rat Lungworm
New rat lungworm disease resource to help doctors with diagnosis, treatment
A new review paper, led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers, was recently published to educate medical professionals in the United States and around the world as they encounter an increasing number of patients suffering from the disease.
Hilo Family Updates Condition After Exposure to Rat Lungworm
Chaunda Rodrigues, her husband and their infant child, were exposed to the parasite known as Rat Lungworm Disease on New Year’s Eve after eating avocado sandwiches from Hilo’s Island Naturals Market and Deli.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Meeting Set for Aug. 14
The next Rat Lungworm Support Group meeting at the Kea‘au Community Center is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Continues Meetings
The next Rat Lungworm (RLW) support group meeting is on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kea‘au Community Center at 16-186 Pili Mua St.
Another Big Island Infant Contracts Rat Lungworm Disease
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed another recent case of rat lungworm disease in an infant from East Hawai‘i.
Rat Lungworm Support Group Meeting Set
The Rat Lungworm (RLW) Support Group will have a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at the Kea‘au Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m.
First Case of Rat Lungworm Disease on O‘ahu in 2018
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) announces the first confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from Central O‘ahu.
Orchid Club Hosts Rat Lungworm Disease Presentation
Prevention and control of Rat Lungworm Disease is the topic of a presentation by Jason Dela Cruz of the Hawai‘i State Department of Health at the Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
