Article excerpts about the
causes of Baylisascaris:
Infected raccoons commonly shed millions of eggs in their
feces, and the eggs usually develop to the infective stage in 2 - 4 weeks.
The eggs are resistant to most environmental conditions and with adequate
moisture, can survive for years. Infection is spread when infective eggs
are accidentally ingested by a person or animal. People, especially young
children, generally become infected from accidentally ingesting eggs from
soil, water, hands, or other objects that have been contaminated with
raccoon feces. The eggs must be ingested by a human or other animal to
be able to hatch and release larvae. Animals may also become infected
by eating a smaller animal that has been infected with Baylisascaris. (Source: excerpt from Baylisascaris Infection: DPD)
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Baylisascaris may be found in:
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