Raccoon roundworm survey: 7 percent of Santa Barbara residents tested were positive for antibodies

The raccoon that topples your trashcan and pillages your garden may leave more than just a mess. More likely than not, it also contaminates your yard with parasites - most notably, raccoon roundworms (Baylisascaris procyonis). "If you see a raccoon in Santa Barbara, chances are that it's full of roundworms," said Sara Weinstein, a former ["]

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