Raccoons can carry diseases, including rabies and roundworm. If attacked by a raccoon, a person should get checked for rabies.

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Raccoons can carry diseases, including rabies and roundworm. If attacked by a raccoon, a person should get checked for rabies. Raccoons can carry other diseases, according to Rhode Island ...