Roundworm is the most common intestinal bacteria of raccoons which causes a dangerous disease of nervous system in the wild animals. This disease starts as eggs gets deposited onto adult worm residing inside the intestines of the infected raccoon. These small eggs can shed into the feces and one defecation can carry anywhere from some thousands to millions!

Animals tend of defecating in the localized areas during some duration. These latrines reside at trees bases, woodpiles, chimneys, sandboxes, attics elevated areas like rocks or logs and barn lofts.

Roundworm Eggs

Eggs of Reno raccoon roundworm are highly resistant ones. Their outer cover is a bit sticky and sticks to any sort of surface. They can resist against antiseptics and disinfectants while they continue to pollute a region for a longer time. Eggs can survive 8 to 10 years under lab conditions and few years in the soil whilst harsh winters. A highly efficient way of destroying them is to use incineration.

Signs and Symptoms of raccoon roundworm

Humans are able to contract the disease just through inhalation or ingestion of eggs of raccoon roundworm. the imminent threat isn' t the presence of animals, instead of this their feces and other contaminated nesting materials can be dangerous.

In humans, this disease is hard to be diagnosed because of its hidden signs. Kids are highly susceptible to the Reno parasite as they are much apt of places like contaminated soils in their mouths. Presence of lesions or larvae causes the initial signs of the raccoon roundworm. Symptoms can include confusion, drowsiness, loss of muscular coordination and less head control. In adults, there can be a permanent disability of nerves and loss of vision, while in worst case, blindness and death can occur.