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We describe a case of Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm infection in a child in Washington, USA, with autism spectrum disorder. Environmental assessment confirmed nearby raccoon habitation and B. procyonis eggs. B.… Click to show full abstract
We describe a case of Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm infection in a child in Washington, USA, with autism spectrum disorder. Environmental assessment confirmed nearby raccoon habitation and B. procyonis eggs. B. procyonis infections should be considered a potential cause of human eosinophilic meningitis, particularly among young children and persons with developmental delays.
Keywords:
roundworm infection;
procyonis;
baylisascaris procyonis;
procyonis roundworm;
washington usa;
infection child
Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023
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Journal Title: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023
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