#rat lungworm oahu

UH Study Reveals Rat Lungworm is Widespread

A study conducted at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa reveals that rat lungworm is widespread in the islands.  The study also forecasts further distribution

DOH Confirms First Case of Rat Lungworm on O‘ahu in 2018

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a case of rat lungworm disease in a toddler from Central Oʻahu. The child became ill earlier this month…

Big Island Infant is Hawai‘i’s 17th Rat Lungworm Case

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health yesterday confirmed an another case of rat lungworm disease, this time in an infant from the Puna District of Hawai‘i Island.

Health Dept. Confirms First Case of Rat Lungworm Disease on O‘ahu in 2017

This is the first case of rat lungworm disease contracted on Oʻahu in 2017, bringing the statewide total of confirmed cases to 16 for this year.