Rat Lungworm Disease Confirmed on Kauai
The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in an individual on the island of Kauai.
The diagnosed individual had symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness and aversion to bright light.
Rat lungworm disease, also known as neuroangiostrongyliasis, is endemic on all islands in Hawaii.
The rat lungworm parasite is seen through a microscope.
- The individual sought medical care after experiencing symptoms.
- The Hawaii State Laboratories Division confirmed the diagnosis using newly available sensitive testing.
- Health officials have not been able to identify the exact source of infection for this individual.
Author's summary: Rat lungworm disease case confirmed on Kauai island.