Raccoon roundworm: CDC describes seven recent cases, all survivors

Baylisascaris procyonis, aka the raccoon roundworm, is a ubiquitous roundworm found throughout North America. Infection can result in fatal human disease or severe neurologic outcomes if it is not treated rapidly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there were 22 documented cases reported in the United States between 1973-2010. Baylisascaris procyonis eggs are ["]