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A member asked:
Does catching raccoon roundworms mean you're going to die? also, how common is it in ohio?
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Been camping lately?: Not sure why you'd jump to such a dire conclusion! Get the diagnosis confirmed, then start appropriate treatment for it please.
Answered 6/19/2014
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Raccoon Roundworms: Baylisascaris procyonis can be found in raccoons. In May 2014 there was a case of Raccoon Roundworms in a human in Ohio. If you develop this infection with the larval form you need to be treated quickly to prevent serious outcomes (which could include death).
Answered 6/28/2020
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