Although there were only 22 confirmed cases of human infection of Baylisascaris between 1973 and 2010, another recently published study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports reported seven new human cases diagnosed over just the past two years. 7 мар. 2017 г.
How common is raccoon roundworm in humans?
Despite expansion of the geographic distribution of Baylisascaris procyonis in the last 14 years (2) and probable increasing human exposure, baylisascariasis is likely an underreported disease: only 22 documented cases were reported in the United States during 1973–2010 (3,4).
Is Baylisascaris rare?
Parasites - Baylisascaris infection Human infections are rare, but can be severe if the parasites invade the eye (ocular larva migrans), organs (visceral larva migrans) or the brain (neural larva migrans).
Is Baylisascaris procyonis rare?
Baylisascaris procyonis, the raccoon roundworm, is a rare but serious cause of neurologic and ocular disease in humans. Only larval stages are involved in zoonotic infections.
How do you know if you have Baylisascaris?
Tiredness. Liver enlargement. Loss of coordination. Lack of attention to people and surroundings.
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