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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

53 minutes

Year:

2022

Director:

James W. O’Keeffe

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