Reducing Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Larvae in Raccoon Latrines

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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Main Authors: Kristen Page, James C. Beasley, Zachary H. Olson, Timothy J. Smyser, Mark Downey, Kenneth F. Kellner, Sarah E. McCord, Timothy S. Egan, Olin E. Rhodes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Baylisascaris
prevention
zoonoses
raccoon
roundworms
parasites
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/17/1/10-0876_article

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