Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Infection in Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Washington, USA, 2022

We describe a case of Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm infection in a child in Washington, USA, with autism spectrum disorder. Environmental assessment confirmed nearby raccoon habitation and B. procyonis eggs. B. procyonis infections should be considered a potential cause of human eosinophilic meningitis, particularly among young children and persons with developmental delays.PMID:37209678 | DOI:10.3201/eid2906.230290

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - May 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Beth A Lipton Hanna N Oltean Roger B Capron Arran Hamlet Susan P Montgomery Rebecca J Chancey Victoria J L Konold Katherine E Steffl Source Type: research