Avoid Contracting Angiostrongyliasis (Rat Lungworm Infection): Wash Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Before Eating!

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Title:	Avoid Contracting Angiostrongyliasis (Rat Lungworm Infection): Wash Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Before Eating!
Author:	Saulo, Aurora A
Date:	2009-03
Publisher:	University of Hawaii
Citation:	Saulo AA. 2009. Avoid contracting angiostrongyliasis (rat lungworm infection): Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating! Honolulu (HI): University of Hawaii. 3 p. (Food Safety and Technology; FST-35).
Abstract:	Transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the disease are discussed. Advice on cleaning produce before consumption is given.
Series/Report No.:	Food Safety and Technology 35
Pages/Duration:	3 pages
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10125/12224
Keywords:	rats, lungworms, food contamination, food handling, hand washing, Hawaii