Undetected infection

(University of California - Santa Barbara) 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).
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news