Raccoon Roundworm
Raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is a well-known parasite in raccoons that can also infect humans, household pets, and other animals. Raccoons are the primary carriers of this roundworm and it doesn’t affect their health. In humans, however, it causes a severe (often fatal) central nervous system disease. Although it’s rare in humans, it’s not impossible…