A 30-year-old woman from New England began experiencing symptoms that started in her feet, with a burning sensation spreading up her legs over two days. Despite medical challenges in rural areas with limited resources, doctors often struggle to diagnose rare diseases like rat lungworm due to lack of familiarity with tropical illnesses, leading to delayed treatment and severe consequences for patients.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/21/rat-lungworm-brain-travel