Racco faeces as a health risk: warn alarming studies!

raccoon droppings harbors considerable health risks, as has currently been determined in various reports. In particular, the raccoon worm (Baylisascaris Procyonis) is a serious threat. This parasite infestation often remains symptomless, but can lead to severe organizational and neurological damage, which is particularly dangerous for toddlers and dogs. The faeces of raccoons can contain up to 200 copies of the roundworm, the eggs of which are excreted over the feces and survive in the environment for a long time, especially if the temperatures are mild, such as chip.de reported.

Since small children often explore their surroundings by crawling and grabbing, they are particularly susceptible to infection. Dogs can also be infected and spread the parasites.

Scientific knowledge of raccoon populations

In addition, a study by Frankfurt researchers in the "International Journal for Parasitology" published that raccoon populations in European cities continuously increase what potential health risks have for both people and animals. The climatic conditions promote the development of the raccoon pulworm, with temperatures between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius optimal. However, developmental disorders have over 35 degrees Celsius. According to currentes.uni-frankfurt.de Predation printing on domestic species.

The eggs of the raccoon worm are sensitive to temperature and extreme temperatures are required to kill them. In Europe, temperatures below minus 15 degrees Celsius or over 60 degrees Celsius are rare, which increases the survival ability of the eggs in latrine places. Future climatic changes could increase the number of infectious eggs further and thus increase the risk of numerous mammals, including people. There is an urgent need to develop surveillance and management strategies to control this invasive nature and the associated health risks.