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Baylisascariasis
[Baylisascaris procyonis]

Baylisascaris procyonis adults are found only in the definitive host, the raccoon.  They have the typical form of ascarid worms.  Males measure 60-80 mm in length and demonstrate the curved posterior end similar to Ascaris.  Females measure 80-120 mm in length.

B. procyonis adults

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A: Several adults of B. procyonis from a raccoon.

 

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