U.S. Department of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Date of this Version
2011
Citation
H. Newton and C. Wolf, editors. Infectious diseases of concern to captive and free ranging wildlife in North America. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) Infectious Disease Committee, Yulee, Florida, 2011.
Abstract
Fact Sheet compiled by: Emily L. Blizzard
Sheet completed on: May 27, 2011
Fact Sheet Reviewed by: Sarah Bevins, Kerri Pedersen, and Michael J. Yabsley
Susceptible animal groups Avian, Mammal, Human
Causative organism
Recognized species of Baylisascaris
Parasite Primary Definitive Host(s)
Distribution
Incubation period
Clinical signs
Post mortem, gross, or histologic findings
Diagnosis
Material required for laboratory analysis
Relevant diagnostic laboratories
Treatment
Prevention and control
Suggested disinfectant for housing facilities
Notification
Measures required under the Animal Disease Surveillance Plan
Measures required for introducing animals to infected animal
Conditions for restoring disease-free status after an outbreak None
Experts who may be consulted
References