Viability of Baylisascaris procyonis Eggs

Abstract

Infection with Baylisascaris procyonis roundworms is rare but often fatal and typically affects children. We attempted to determine parameters of viability and methods of inactivating the eggs of these roundworms. Loss of viability resulted when eggs were heated to 62°C or desiccated for 7 months but not when frozen at –15°C for 6 months.

Keywords

• Baylisascaris procyonis
• eggs
• viability
• helminth
• infection
• neurologic disease