The two cases of the disease, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, officials said. “While Baylisascaris is rare in people and the risk to ...
Two cases of Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm, were detected in the South Bay area, the Los Angeles Public Health Department said Tuesday. People can get infected with ...
Despite being no larger than an average house cat, raccoons can be dangerous ... According to crittercontrol.com, raccoons can carry rabies as well as roundworm, both of which are harmful to humans.