Baylisascaris procyonis
(Raccoon roundworm)
This is a large roundworm parasite that lives in the
intestines of raccoons. The worm does not harm the raccoon, but on rare
occasions can cause serious illness in humans. About half of all
raccoons tested in Wisconsin have been found to be infected. Raccoons
throughout Wisconsin have shown to be infected with Baylisascaris
procyonis, but it is more prevalent in the southern portion of the
state.
General information
Baylisascaris
procyonis fact sheet (PDF, 16 KB) Hmong
(PDF, 17 KB) Spanish
(PDF, 18 KB)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 13, 2012 |
