What are the symptoms and signs of Baylisascaris infection? Nausea. Tiredness. Liver enlargement. Loss of coordination. Lack of attention to people and surroundings. Loss of muscle control. Blindness. Coma.
How is Baylisascaris treated in humans?
Treatment. In cases where suspicion of exposure is high, immediate treatment with albendazole (25-50 mg/kg per day by mouth for 10 – 20 days) may be appropriate. Treatment is successful when administered soon after exposure to abort the migration of larvae.
How do you know if you have raccoon roundworm?
Possible signs and symptoms of raccoon roundworm infection include nausea, tiredness, liver enlargement, loss of coordination, lack of attention to people and surroundings, loss of muscle control, blindness, and coma. Symptoms will develop within 1 to 4 weeks after an exposure.
How common is Baylisascaris infection?
Fewer than 25 cases of Baylisascaris disease have been documented in the United States. However, it is possible that some cases are incorrectly diagnosed as other infections or go undiagnosed. Cases that are diagnosed tend to be severe.
How do I get rid of Baylisascaris?
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.
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