title: Ascariasis in humans and pigs on small-scale farms, Maine, USA, 2010-2013.
abstract: Ascaris is a genus of parasitic nematodes that can cause infections in humans and pigs. During 2010-2013, we identified 14 cases of ascariasis in persons who had contact with pigs in Maine, USA. Ascaris spp. are important zoonotic pathogens, and prevention measures are needed, including health education, farming practice improvements, and personal and food hygiene.
authors.forename: Leigh Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Colby
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Manning
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hoenig
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McEvoy
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Montgomery
authors.forename: Blaine
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mathison
authors.forename: Marcos
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: de Almeida
authors.forename: Henry
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dasilva
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sears
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000383:Agriculture; D000818:Animals; D001196:Ascariasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000266:history / Q000635:transmission; D001200:Ascaris / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D062306:Geography, Medical; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008281:Maine / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013552:Swine; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology*; D055815:Young Adult