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.
Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease (2022) is currently not available on any services.
James W. O’Keeffe
