Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease
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.
- Overview
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Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 17, 2022
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease
Director
James W. O’Keeffe
Description
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.
