Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease(2022)

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.

Accidental Host: The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease (2022) is a documentary film directed by James W. O’Keeffe, released on November 17, 2022 with a runtime of 53m.