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Table 1 Parasitic load in Baylisascaris procyonis-positive raccoons

From: First report of the zoonotic nematode Baylisascaris procyonis in non-native raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Italy

B. procyonis-positive raccoons

Number of adult parasites (range)

Presence of intestinal obstruction

1

1–10

No

2

1–10

No

3

20–30

No

4

1–10

No

5

30–40

No

6

> 100

Yes

7

> 100

Yes