From my reading, a child would be fortunate to only suffer stunted growth. One reason for higher/longer survival rates in adults is the greater volume of the skull tolerating more pressure from the worms and reaction they cause. In children, the inner-cranial pressure is more deadly.
I've never encountered any references to rednecks and baylis, but I've met some that, in hindsight, might clarify and reinforce your note.
I've never encountered any references to rednecks and baylis, but I've met some that, in hindsight, might clarify and reinforce your note.