Abstract
Backyard Raccoon Latrines and Risk for<i>Baylisascaris procyonis</i>Transmission to Humans
Highlights
We identified B. procyonis eggs by microscopic examination on the basis of their size and morphologic appearance [2]
B. procyonis eggs were found at 14/61 latrines sampled (23%; 95% CI 12%–34%), and no significant difference in prevalence was found between the Ned Brown (6/23, 26%; 95% CI 8%–44%) and Lincoln Marsh areas (8/38, 21%; 95% CI 8%–34%)
Kellner); Wildlife Division of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Elgin, Illinois, USA
Summary
Backyard Raccoon Latrines and Risk for Baylisascaris procyonis Transmission to When latrines occur in close proximity to humans, the risk for zoonotic transmission increases [2]. Our objective was to determine which factors encourage raccoons to create latrines in human habitats.
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