| baylisascaris procyonis in raccoons (procyon lotor) from eastern colorado, an area of undefined prevalence. | baylisascaris procyonis is a zoonotic parasite that has been documented in raccoons throughout much of the united states; however, no published information on its occurrence is available for the transition zone from the great plains to the rocky mountains. because this parasite can cause neural larva migrans and diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis in humans (as well as other hosts), a more complete understanding of the distribution of this parasite seems warranted for public health reason ... | 2011 | 22119387 |