Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease (2022)
• November 17th, 2022 • 0h 53min
Documentary
Overview
From an infant who wound up in the ICU to a surfer who had to relearn to walk and talk after the parasite crept into his nervous system, the documentary gives an eye-opening look into the potentially catastrophic consequences of Rat Lungworm disease shared through several accounts from Hawaiʻi residents on their battles with the parasite.
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