Angiostrongyliasis (Rat Lungworm) By Chelsea Marie, PhD, University of Virginia; William A Petri, Jr, MD, PhD, University of Virginia School of Medicine Reviewed / Revised Sep 2022 View Patient Education Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Key Points Topic Resources Angiostrongylus Life... Angiostrongyliasis is infection with larvae of worms of the genus Angiostrongylus.