Seroprevalence of Baylisascaris procyonis infection among humans, Santa Barbara County, California, USA, 2014–2016
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Abstract
Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm) infection is common in raccoons and can cause devastating pathology in other animals, including humans. Limited information is available on the frequency of asymptomatic human infection. We tested 150 adults from California, USA, for B. procyonis antibodies; 11 were seropositive, suggesting that subclinical infection does occur.
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Publication type | Article |
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Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Title | Seroprevalence of Baylisascaris procyonis infection among humans, Santa Barbara County, California, USA, 2014–2016 |
Series title | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
DOI | 10.3201/eid2308.170222 |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 8 |
Year Published | 2017 |
Language | English |
Publisher | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Contributing office(s) | Western Ecological Research Center |
Description | 3 p. |
First page | 1397 |
Last page | 1399 |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Santa Barbara County |
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