Results 31 to 40 of about 804 (167)

Environmental modulators on the development of the raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis): Effects of temperature on the embryogenesis [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Members of the Ascarididae family are common zoonotic pathogens in humans and play an economic role in domestic and livestock animal husbandry. This family includes the obligatorily parasitic nematodes of the genus Baylisascaris, with the raccoon ...
Robin Stutz, Dorian D. Dörge, Anna V. Schantz, Norbert Peter, Sven Klimpel   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Baylisascaris procyonis in wild raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Denmark [PDF]

Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 2015
The nematode Baylisascaris procyonis, which may cause severe clinical disease in humans and animals, is emerging in Europe after its introduction with raccoons (Procyon lotor) from North America. B.
Al-Sabi, Mohammad Nafi Solaiman, Chriél, Mariann, Enemark, Heidi Larsen, Hansen, Mette Sif, Enemark, Heidi   +4 more
core   +4 more sources

Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm infection patterns in raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Missouri and Arkansas, USA

Helminthologia, 2017
Baylisascaris procyonis is a helminth parasite of raccoons Procyon lotor and represents a health concern in paratenic hosts, including humans and diverse domestic and wildlife species. In North America the helminth is expanding its geographic range.
Al-Warid H. S., Belsare A. V., Straka K., Gompper M. E.   +3 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Baylisascaris procyonis–Associated Meningoencephalitis in a Previously Healthy Adult, California, USA [PDF]

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2016
After severe neurocognitive decline developed in an otherwise healthy 63-year-old man, brain magnetic resonance imaging showed eosinophilic meningoencephalitis and enhancing lesions.
Charles Langelier, Michael J. Reid, Cathra Halabi, Natalie Witek, Alejandro LaRiviere, Maulik Shah, Michael R. Wilson, Peter Chin-Hong, Vanja Douglas, Kevin R. Kazacos, Jennifer M. Babik   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A potential zoonotic threat: First detection of Baylisascaris procyonis in a wild raccoon from Austria [PDF]

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2021
Georg Gerhard Duscher, Alain C Frantz, Hans-Peter Fuehrer   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Lack of human awareness and the need for increased public education regarding the zoonotic parasite, Baylisascaris procyonis

Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017
Baylisascaris procyonis is a large parasitic nematode found in the small intestines of raccoons (Procyon lotor), the definitive host, and causes larva migrans in humans and other animals. Humans can become infected by ingesting B.
Jacob L. Ogdee, Scott E. Henke, David B. Wester   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Surveillance of soil-transmitted helminths and other intestinal parasites in shelter dogs, Mississippi, USA [PDF]

One Health
In recent years, soil-transmitted helminthiases, including strongyloidiasis have become a prominent public health concern in the southeastern United States of America (USA).
Huan Zhao, Patsy A. Zendejas-Heredia, Vito Colella, Irene Arguello, Kai Brookes, Indu S. Panicker, John M. Williams, Kayla N. Patterson, Gurbaksh Singh, Charlotte V. Hobbs, Richard S. Bradbury   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The ecology of Baylisascaris procyonis in Ontario, Canada

, 2020
Raccoons (Procyon lotor) are a successful urban adapter species that carry numerous pathogens of public health and veterinary significance. One such pathogen is the zoonotic roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis, the larval stage of which can cause disease ...
French, Shannon
core   +3 more sources

Baylisascaris procyonis in California

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2004
To the Editor: We read with interest the article of Roussere et al. on the distribution of Baylisascaris procyonis eggs in northern California communities (1). The widespread dissemination and high density of raccoon latrines in residential areas clearly pose potential health risks, particularly to young children.
Laurel Moore, Lawrence Ash, Frank J. Sorvillo, O.G.W. Berlin   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

PATTERNS OF LATRINE USE BY RACCOONS (PROCYON LOTOR) AND IMPLICATION FORBAYLISASCARIS PROCYONISTRANSMISSION

Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 2014
Mammals often use latrine sites for defecation, yet little is known about patterns of latrine use in many common species such as raccoons (Procyon lotor).
Ben T Hirsch, Suzanne Prange, Stanley D Gehrt   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources