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Wikipedia Overview
Baylisascaris procyonis, also known by the common name raccoon roundworm, is a roundworm nematode, found ubiquitously in raccoons, the definitive hosts. It is named after H. A. Baylis, who studied them in the 1920s–30s, and Greek askaris. Baylisascaris larvae in paratenic hosts can migrate, causing larva migrans. Baylisascariasis as the zoonotic infection of humans is rare, though extremely dangerous due to the ability of the parasite's larvae to migrate into brain tissue and cause damage. Concern for human infection has been increasing over the years due to the urbanization of rural areas, resulting in the increase in proximity and potential human interaction with raccoons.
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Distemper Keratitis and Pneumonia and Baylisascaris in a Raccoon (Procyon lotor) - USGS (.gov)
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Continuous spread: Raccoon roundworm detected in nine European countries - Phys.org
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The raccoon roundworm in Europe - Outbreak News Today
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Raccoon roundworm and Baylisascariasis – only 50 cases worldwide - Wild beim Wild
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Report details raccoon roundworm infections in 2 California children in 2024 - CIDRAP
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Europe's raccoon roundworm spreads: Should India worry about this parasite threat? - India Today
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Raccoon Roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis): Risks and Spread in Europe - INSIGHTS IAS
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Raccoons Are Bringing a Brain Parasite to European Backyards - ScienceBlog.com
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Notes from the Field Baylisascaris procyonis Encephalomyelitis in a Toddler — King County, Washington, 2017 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
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Deadly raccoon roundworm can infect humans without symptoms, new UGA study finds - UGA Today
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What to Know About 'Raccoon Roundworm' - MedPage Today
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Raccoons are a menace to more than just your garbage can - AAP
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Brain-infecting parasite found in two LA County residents: What to know about 'racoon roundworm' - Medical Xpress
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Raccoon roundworm parasite detected in nine European countries: What is it? - India Today
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Raccoon roundworm cases investigated in Los Angeles County - Outbreak News Today
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2 people infected with raccoon roundworm disease. Here's how to avoid exposure - Denver7
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Raccoon Roundworms in Pet Kinkajous --- Three States, 1999 and 2010 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
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Minnesota: Como Zoo gorilla euthanized after long battle with effects of Baylisascaris infection - Outbreak News Today
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Raccoon roundworm—a hidden human parasite? - Medical Xpress
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Southern California health officials warn of 'raccoon roundworm' cases in humans - Ventura County Star
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How a handful of Americans got a terrifying, extremely rare disease from raccoon poop - Business Insider
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Rare Parasitic Infection Spread From Raccoons Found In South Bay - Patch
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With clock ticking, doctors, pharmacists come to the rescue after 1-year-old eats raccoon feces - CBC
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Brits heading to Europe warned over deadly parasite found in racoons - Liverpool Echo
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