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

Miller, Leigh Ann; Colby, Kate; Manning, Susan E.; Hoenig, Donald; McEvoy, Elizabeth; Montgomery, Susan; Mathison, Blaine; de Almeida, Marcos; Bishop, Henry; Dasilva, Alexandre; Sears, Stephen

doi:10.3201/eid2102.140048

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

Published Date:

Feb 2015

Publisher's site:

http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2102.140048 New Site Icon

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 21(2):332-334.

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Personal Authors:

Miller, Leigh Ann ; Colby, Kate ; Manning, Susan E. ; Hoenig, Donald ; McEvoy, Elizabeth ; ... More ▼

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Document Type:

Journal Article

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CDC Public Access
Emerging Infectious Diseases

Description:

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.

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