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- Raccoon Roundworm is also known as Baylisascaris
- Can affect other animals and humansCDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
- Worms grow in the intestines of raccoonsCDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
- Worms lay millions of eggs that pass through the fecesCDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
- Eggs hatch between two and four weeks and can infect humans and animals
- Humans can catch raccoon roundworm by accidentally ingesting the eggs
- The worms hatch in the intestines of humans and travel through the bodyCDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
- Raccoon Roundworm is rare in the U.S.CDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
- Since 2003, the CDC reported about 25 cases in the U.S.CDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
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Raccoon Roundworm or Baylisascaris, is a parasitic worm that matures in the intestines of raccoons and lays eggs in their feces. Humans can become infected with raccoon roundworms if they accidentally ingest eggs by coming in contact with contaminated soil or surfaces.CDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet
Although it is rare for humans to become infected with raccoon roundworms, in the U.S. there have been about 30 cases reported. A human infection of raccoon roundworm can lead to blindness, brain and liver damage.CDC: Baylisascaris Infection (Raccoon Roundworm) Fact Sheet In April 2009, health officials in NYC warned medical professionals the dangers of raccoon roundworm after a teenager was left blind and a baby was left brain damaged from the infection.NYC Dept. Health: Health Advisory #08: Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm) Infection with Severe Outcome Identified in Two New York City Children (April 9, 2009)
Raccoon Roundworm in NY
The Department of Health in NYC informed medical professions about the danger of raccoon roundworm on April 9, 2009. A teenager who contracted the parasite went blind in one eye in January 2009. A baby from Brooklyn contracted raccoon roundworm in October 2009 and had to be hospitalized after suffering spinal problems and seizures. NYC Dept. Health: Health Advisory #08: Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm) Infection with Severe Outcome Identified in Two New York City Children (April 9, 2009) The New York Daily News alerted parents of the issue on May 3, 2009.NY Daily News: Raccoon Roundworm Disease Hits Brooklyn Teen and Baby (May 3, 2009)
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