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Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Infection in Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Washington, USA, 2022

Authors :
Beth A. Lipton
Hanna N. Oltean
Roger B. Capron
Arran Hamlet
Susan P. Montgomery
Rebecca J. Chancey
Victoria J.L. Konold
Katherine E. Steffl
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 29, Iss 6, Pp 1232-1235 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023.

Abstract

We describe a case of Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm infection in a child in Washington, USA, with autism spectrum disorder. Environmental assessment confirmed nearby raccoon habitation and B. procyonis eggs. B. procyonis infections should be considered a potential cause of human eosinophilic meningitis, particularly among young children and persons with developmental delays.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040 and 10806059
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.04fe8876de436aa21331e7e8c24839
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2906.230290