Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Producer	Dr. Claire Panosian Dunavan
Directing	Director	James W. O’Keeffe
Crew	Cinematography	James W. O’Keeffe
	Creative Consultant	Patrick Dunavan
Writing	Co-Writer	Liz Mitchell
Editing	Editor	Susan Hoskins
Visual Effects	Animation	Doug Quade
Sound	Music	Cameron Michael Parkes
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