Lack of human awareness and the need for increased public education regarding the zoonotic parasite, Baylisascaris procyonis
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. procyonis eggs, which can remain viable in the environment for years...
Main Authors: | Jacob L. Ogdee, Scott E. Henke, David B. Wester |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Utah State University
2017-01-01
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Series: | Human-Wildlife Interactions |
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Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/hwi/vol10/iss2/12 |
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