Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm in Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor), Mexico

Abstract

We found the zoonotic nematode, Baylisascaris procyonis, in a common raccoon (Procyon lotor) in Mexico. Expansion of raccoons into human-dominated regions might increase the risk of B. procyonis infections in humans. Increased surveillance and healthcare provider awareness of baylisascariasis in Mexico will be needed to prevent those infections in humans.

Keywords

• Baylisascaris procyonis
• roundworm
• nematode
• raccoon
• Procyon lotor
• parasites