Raccoon roundworm prevalence (Baylisascaris procyonis) at the North Carolina Zoo, USA
Baylisascaris procyonis is an important zoonotic nematode of raccoons (Procyon lotor). Infection with this parasite has important health implications for humans, zoo animals, and free-ranging wildlife. As a large, natural habitat zoo, the North Carolina Zoo (NC Zoo) coexists with native wildlife. Ra...
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-07-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9426.pdf |