Ascariasis in Humans and Pigs on Small-Scale Farms, Maine, USA, 2010–2013

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Authors

Leigh Ann Miller · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Kate Colby · State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Susan E. Manning · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Donald Hoenig · Department of Forestry

Elizabeth McEvoy · Department of Forestry

Susan P. Montgomery · State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Blaine A. Mathison

Abstract

Ascaris is a genus of parasitic nematodes that can cause infections in humans and pigs. During 2010-2013, we identified 14 cases of ascariasis in persons who had contact with pigs in Maine, USA. Ascaris spp. are important zoonotic pathogens, and prevention measures are needed, including health education, farming practice improvements, and personal and food hygiene.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Helminth infection and control Parasite Biology and Host Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Emerging infectious diseases

Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 332-334

DOI: 10.3201/eid2102.140048

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