Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Infection in Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Washington, USA, 2022.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 29(6): 1232-1235, 2023 06.
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| ID: mdl-37209678
ABSTRACT
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.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ascaridoidea
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Infecciones por Ascaridida
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Año:
2023
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Article