Baylisascariasis: A young boy with neural larva migrans due to the emerging raccoon round worm
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DOI: 10.1002/acn3.694
Abstract: A 17‐month‐old boy from Vancouver, Canada, presented with a 5‐day history of progressive somnolence, ataxia, and torticollis. Additional investigations revealed eosinophilic encephalitis with deep white matter changes on MR imaging. On day 13, serology came… read more here.
Keywords: neural larva; raccoon; baylisascariasis young; larva migrans ... See more keywords
The occurrence and muscle distribution of Trichinella britovi in raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in wildlife in the Głęboki Bród Forest District, Poland
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2019.05.003
Abstract: The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is an introduced, invasive species in Europe. Literature data show that raccoon dogs act as a reservoir of many dangerous parasites, including nematodes of the genus Trichinella. The aims of… read more here.
Keywords: nyctereutes procyonoides; trichinella; boki forest; raccoon dogs ... See more keywords
Rapid identification of the Raccoon Rabies Virus Variant using a Real-time Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2019.113713
Abstract: The raccoon-associated variant of rabies virus (RRV) is enzootic throughout the eastern seaboard of the United States with frequent incursions into Canada. Many wildlife management agencies are actively engaged in control programmes targeting elimination of… read more here.
Keywords: rabies virus; identification raccoon; raccoon rabies; raccoon ... See more keywords
Raccoon rabies control and elimination in the northeastern USA and southern Québec, Canada
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DOI: 10.1017/s095026882300047x
Abstract: Abstract Rabies virus (RABV) is a deadly zoonosis that circulates in wild carnivore populations in North America. Intensive management within the USA and Canada has been conducted to control the spread of the raccoon (Procyon… read more here.
Keywords: occupancy; raccoon; rabv; canada ... See more keywords
Predation impacts of invasive raccoons on rare native species
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77016-y
Abstract: In Japan, there are concerns that invasive alien raccoons prey on rare native species during their spawning season from late winter to early summer. We investigated raccoon predation impact by examining the predation presence using… read more here.
Keywords: native species; rare native; raccoon; hokkaido salamander ... See more keywords
Complex patterns shape immune genes diversity during invasion of common raccoon in Europe – Selection in action despite genetic drift
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DOI: 10.1111/eva.13517
Abstract: Rapid adaptation is common in invasive populations and is crucial to their long‐term success. The primary target of selection in the invasive species' new range is standing genetic variation. Therefore, genetic drift and natural selection… read more here.
Keywords: raccoon; immune genes; diversity; invasion ... See more keywords
Parvovirus-induced encephalitis in a juvenile raccoon
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DOI: 10.1177/1040638720967381
Abstract: A juvenile raccoon was euthanized because of severe neurologic signs. At postmortem examination, no significant gross lesions were present. Histologic evaluation demonstrated nonsuppurative encephalitis in thalamus, brainstem, and hippocampus, cerebellar Purkinje cell loss, as well… read more here.
Keywords: parvovirus induced; induced encephalitis; raccoon; juvenile raccoon ... See more keywords
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of East Asian Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides): Genetic Features in Central and Marginal Populations
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DOI: 10.2108/zs170140
Abstract: The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is endemic to East Asia but has been introduced in Europe. Its high adaptability enabled its rapid colonization of European countries, where population growth has been raising concerns regarding ecosystem… read more here.
Keywords: raccoon dog; genetic diversity; central marginal; raccoon ... See more keywords
Serological Responses of Raccoons and Striped Skunks to Ontario Rabies Vaccine Bait in West Virginia during 2012–2016
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DOI: 10.3390/v13020157
Abstract: Since the 1990s, oral rabies vaccination (ORV) has been used successfully to halt the westward spread of the raccoon rabies virus (RV) variant from the eastern continental USA. Elimination of raccoon RV from the eastern… read more here.
Keywords: vaccine bait; west virginia; ontario rabies; raccoon ... See more keywords
Transmission of Raccoon-Passaged Chronic Wasting Disease Agent to White-Tailed Deer
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DOI: 10.3390/v14071578
Abstract: The transmission characteristics of prion diseases are influenced by host prion protein sequence and, therefore, the host species. Chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease of cervids, has widespread geographical distribution throughout North America and… read more here.
Keywords: deer; raccoon; white tailed; tailed deer ... See more keywords
Detection of Endoparasites in Non-Native Raccoons from Central Italy
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10020171
Abstract: Simple Summary The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is a carnivore native to North and Central America, gradually introduced into Asia and Europe, including Italy. It is an important carrier of multiple endoparasites, some of them being… read more here.
Keywords: central italy; carrier; raccoon; detection endoparasites ... See more keywords