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Brain-infecting worms, known as 'rat lungworm,' detected west of Texas for the first time
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· March 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This parasite is commonly referred to as 'rat lungworm.
A type of brain-infecting worm has been detected in an area west of Texas. This parasite is commonly referred to as 'rat lungworm.' The detection of this worm marks a new geographic location for its presence. For more information on this discovery, readers can refer to the report from KHOU Houston, which provides further details on the detection of rat lungworm west of Texas.
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Category: local Published: March 7, 2026 Source: KHOU Houston Reading time: 1 min
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