Science and Mathematics Faculty Publications
Predicting Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Prevalence, Presence and Abundance in Raccoons (Procyon lotor) of Southwestern Ohio Using Landscape Features
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2014
Journal Title
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Volume
3
Issue
2
First Page
113
Last Page
117
DOI
10.1016/j.ijppaw.2014.05.002
Abstract
Raccoon roundworm is a leading cause of a neurological disease known as larva migrans encephalopathy in vertebrates. We determined that roundworm prevalence is significantly lower in Beavercreek Township than other townships surveyed, and that mean patch size and proportion of landscape modified by urbanization or by agriculture are good predictors of roundworm prevalence and abundance in raccoons. The proportion of landscape modified by urbanization was the best predictor of roundworm presence. These data will facilitate predictions regarding roundworm prevalence in areas that have not been previously sampled, and contribute to devising management strategies against the spread of raccoon roundworm.
Keywords
Raccoons, roundworm, cestodes, landscape, prevalence, parasites
Recommended Citation
Ingle, Matthew E.; Dunbar, Stephen G.; Gathany, Mark A.; Vasser, Melinda M.; Bartsch, Jaynee L.; Guffey, Katherine R.; Knox, Cole; Nolan, Ashlie N.; Rowlands, Carrie E.; and Trigg, Emily C., "Predicting Baylisascaris procyonis Roundworm Prevalence, Presence and Abundance in Raccoons (Procyon lotor) of Southwestern Ohio Using Landscape Features" (2014). Science and Mathematics Faculty Publications. 302.
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