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Oahu sees its first rat lungworm case in 7 years

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The rat lungworm parasite. The first case of the disease on Oahu since 2010 was confirmed Tuesday.

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Snails and slugs can become infected by rat lungworm disease and pass it on to humans. The first case of the disease on Oahu since 2010 was confirmed Tuesday.