King County toddler may have rare disease linked to roundworms found in raccoon droppings according to : The Seattle Times

A King County toddler may have contracted a rare disease linked to roundworms found in raccoon droppings, according to health officials. While no such cases have been confirmed before in Washington state, a King County toddler may have contracted a rare disease linked to raccoon droppings. King County also suggests precautions to use while cleaning up suspected raccoon latrines. The toddler is at home, reported Public Health – Seattle & King County on Monday. Only 29 cases of the Baylisascaris infection have been reported in the U.S. since 1973, none in Washington state.




You can reduce the risk of exposure and possible Infection if you promptly remove raccoon droppings after you find them. by: KIRO 7 News Staff, Siemny Kim Updated: May 8, 2017 - 8:17 PMA toddler in Seattle may have contracted a very rare disease after accidentally ingesting contaminated raccoon droppings. People can become infected if they inadvertently swallow dirt or materials contaminated with raccoon droppings that contain microscopic Baylisascaris roundworm eggs. Infection rarely causes symptoms in raccoons, so you cannot tell if a raccoon is infected by observing its behavior. If you discover a raccoon latrine on your property, keep children and pets away from that area.

King County toddler contracts suspected rare disease linked to roundworms

Health officials suspect a King County toddler has contracted a rare disease that's linked to raccoon roundworms. The Baylisascaris infection is a very rare disease associated with accidental ingestion of roundworm eggs found in dirt or other substances that have been contaminated by raccoon droppings. The Baylisascaris infection is associated with eating roundworm eggs that have been contaminated with raccoon droppings. To prevent infection, wash your hands after being outdoors and avoid areas frequented by raccoons, especially raccoon latrines. If you discover a raccoon latrine in your yard, cleaning the area promptly may prevent infection.


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