Baylisascaris
Baylisascaris Baylisascaris
Baylisascaris (pronunciation: bay-lis-as-karis) is a genus of roundworms that are typically found in the intestines of various animals, most commonly raccoons. The term is derived from the Greek words "baylis", meaning "gut", and "ascaris", meaning "intestinal worm".
Etymology
The term "Baylisascaris" is named after H.A. Baylis, a British parasitologist who made significant contributions to the study of parasitic worms. The second part of the name, "ascaris", is derived from the Greek word "askaris", which means "intestinal worm".
Description
Baylisascaris is a type of parasite that can cause severe illness in humans if ingested, particularly in children who may come into contact with infected soil or feces. The most common species, Baylisascaris procyonis, is found in raccoons and can cause a disease known as Baylisascariasis.
Related Terms
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- Baylisascariasis: A rare, potentially severe infection caused by the roundworm Baylisascaris procyonis.
- Baylisascaris procyonis: The most common species of Baylisascaris, typically found in raccoons.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baylisascaris
- Wikipedia's article - Baylisascaris
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