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Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Infection in Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Washington, USA, 2022
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|May 20, 2023
Summary
Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm infections in children may cause eosinophilic meningitis. Environmental assessment revealed raccoon exposure, suggesting a link to developmental disorders.
Area of Science:
- Zoonotic diseases
- Parasitology
- Neurology
Background:
- Baylisascaris procyonis (B. procyonis) is a raccoon roundworm.
- Human infections are rare but can cause severe neurological disease.
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition.

