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Is there a cure for raccoon roundworm?

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Raccoons can be successfully treated with several anthelmintics to kill the adult worms. Effective drugs are piperazine, fenbendazole, pyrantel pamoate, levamisole and organophosphates such as dichlorvos. There are currently no drugs that can effectively kill the migrating larvae in the body.


What kills raccoon roundworm?

Most chemicals do not kill roundworm eggs, but heat will kill • the eggs instantly. Treat feces-soiled decks, patios, and other surfaces with boiling water or a propane torch. ** Disinfect hard, smooth surfaces (including shovel blades) • with boiling water.

Can you survive raccoon roundworm?

All the patients survived, Yabsley said, but some had severe neurological complications. In the past, most human Baylisascaris infections proved fatal, but it is possible that more rapid diagnosis and treatment improved the outcomes of the recently reported cases.

How likely is it to get raccoon roundworm?

Roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is a common intestinal parasite of raccoon and is a cause of a fatal nervous system disease in wild animals. Raccoon roundworm is not new and its occurrence in raccoons ranges from 40-60% in adults and 90-95% in juveniles.

Is raccoon roundworm fatal?

Baylisascaris procyonis, predominantly found in raccoons, is a ubiquitous roundworm found throughout North America. Infection can result in fatal human disease or severe neurologic outcomes if it is not treated rapidly.

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