Geographic Distribution of Raccoon Roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, Germany and Luxembourg

Abstract

Infestation with Baylisascaris procyonis, a gastrointestinal nematode of the raccoon, can cause fatal disease in humans. We found that the parasite is widespread in central Germany and can pose a public health risk. The spread of B. procyonis roundworms into nematode-free raccoon populations needs to be monitored.

Keywords

• Ascaridida infections
• introduced species
• Luxembourg
• nematodes
• raccoons
• Germany