Hematotropic parasites of translocated raccoons in the southeast.
J Am Vet Med Assoc, 1978/11/01;173(9):1148-51.
Schaffer GD, Hanson WL, Davidson WR, Nettles VF
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Abstract
Ninety-four raccoons (Procyon lotor) from 6 southeastern states were examined for hematotropic parasites, to evaluate the carrier potential of these animals as they relate to translocation and release for hunting purposes. Four species of hematotropic parasites were identified, viz, Babesia procyonis, Haemobartonella procyoni, Hepatozoon procyonis, and Trypanosoma cruzi. Lesions in infected raccoons were associated only with H procyonis. Babesia procyonis was enzootic in populations of raccoons used as sources for exportation and in raccoons resident in typical release areas. Haemobartonella procyoni, H procyonis, and T cruzi were prevalent only in locales of raccoon origin. Due to the potential pathogenicity of H procyonis and T cruzi in raccoons or other hosts, the practice of translocating raccoons from enzootic to nonenzootic areas was considered biologically hazardous.
MeSH terms
Anaplasmataceae; Anaplasmataceae Infections; Animals; Babesiosis; Blood; Chagas Disease; Coccidiosis; Protozoan Infections, Animal; Raccoons; United States
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