Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics

Jump to navigation Jump to search

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Baylisascaris infection Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Baylisascaris infection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Primary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics

on Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics

Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics in the news

Blogs on Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics

Directions to Hospitals Treating Type page name here

Risk calculators and risk factors for Baylisascaris infection epidemiology and demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

Baylisascaris infections are rarely diagnosed. Fewer than 25 cases have been diagnosed and reported in the United States as of 2003. However, it is believed that cases are mistakenly diagnosed as other infections or go undiagnosed.

Geographic Distribution

Human cases have been reported in Oregon, California, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. Of the reported 25 cases in the US since 2003, five of the infected persons died.

Raccoons infected with Baylisascaris procyonis appear to be common in the Middle Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast regions of the United States and are well documented in California and Georgia. Proven human cases have been reported in California, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota, with a suspected case in Missouri.

References