Seroprevalence of Baylisascaris procyonis Infection among Humans, Santa Barbara County, California, USA, 2014–2016
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2308.170222
Abstract: Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm) infection is common in raccoons and can cause devastating pathology in other animals, including humans. Limited information is available on the frequency of asymptomatic human infection. We tested 150 adults from… read more here.
Keywords: procyonis infection; infection; california usa; seroprevalence baylisascaris ... See more keywords
Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Infection in Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Washington, USA, 2022
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2906.230290
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… read more here.
Keywords: roundworm infection; procyonis; baylisascaris procyonis; procyonis roundworm ... See more keywords
Baylisascaris procyonis Central Nervous System Infection in a Four-Month-Old Gordon Setter Dog.
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DOI: 10.5326/jaaha-ms-6667
Abstract: A 16 wk old intact female Gordon setter was examined for a 2 wk history of progressive cerebellovestibular ataxia. Eosinophilia was found on complete blood count, and the remaining blood work was normal. A trial… read more here.
Keywords: baylisascaris procyonis; central nervous; nervous system; gordon setter ... See more keywords
Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) Undetected in Endangered Key Largo Woodrat (Neotoma floridana smalli) Endemic Range.
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DOI: 10.7589/jwd-d-22-00133
Abstract: Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) negatively affects woodrat (Neotoma spp.) populations but is not known to occur in the endemic range of endangered Key Largo woodrats (Neotoma floridana smalli). Rectal swabs from 23 raccoons (Procyon lotor)… read more here.
Keywords: baylisascaris procyonis; raccoon roundworm; key largo; roundworm baylisascaris ... See more keywords