Reducing Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Larvae in Raccoon Latrines
Baylisascaris procyonis roundworms, a parasite of raccoons, can infect humans, sometimes fatally. Parasite eggs can remain viable in raccoon latrines for years. To develop a management technique for parasite eggs, we tested anthelmintic baiting. The prevalence of eggs decreased at latrines, and larv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011-01-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/1/10-0876_article |