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Researchers predict rise of rat lungworm disease in Hawaii

Rat lungworm, an emerging infectious disease, was found to be widespread in the Hawaiian Islands, according to a study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Researchers found the ringworm parasite to be present in snails and slugs on at least five of the six biggest islands. They predict it will expand inland towards higher elevations as the climate warms. Infection can cause a rare form of meningitis, and symptoms are not usually seen until 1 to 3 weeks after ...