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CDC - DPDx - Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis in humans is caused by infection with larvae of Toxocara spp., which are common ascarid roundworms of mammals. Confirmed zoonotic species include the dog roundworm T. canis (presumed most common) and the cat roundworm T. cati (frequency not known).
Toxocariasis: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
Jun 29, 2022 · Toxocariasis is an infection caused by parasitic roundworms that ordinarily affect animals. The larvae of the roundworms commonly found in the intestines of dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (Toxocara cati) cause the infection. The animals pass the worm eggs in their poop.
Toxocariasis - Wikipedia
Toxocariasis is an illness of humans caused by the dog roundworm (Toxocara canis) and, less frequently, the cat roundworm (Toxocara cati). [1] These are the most common intestinal roundworms of dogs, coyotes, wolves and foxes and domestic cats , respectively. [ 2 ]
About Toxocariasis - CDC
Sep 10, 2024 · Toxocariasis is an infection caused by a parasite that spreads to people from animals, usually dogs and cats. It's also known as "dog roundworm" or "cat roundworm", after the parasite that causes it. Many people who are infected don't have any symptoms.
Symptoms of Toxocariasis | Parasites - CDC
Feb 12, 2024 · Many people infected with Toxocara parasites never develop symptoms or get sick. In people who have visceral toxocariasis, when the parasite moves into organs like the liver or central nervous system, the most common symptoms include: Fever; Cough; Wheezing; Abdominal (belly) pain; Enlarged liver
Toxocariasis - Infectious Diseases - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Toxocariasis is human infection with nematode ascarid larvae that ordinarily infect animals. Symptoms are fever, anorexia, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, pneumonitis, asthma, or visual impairment. Diagnosis is by enzyme immunoassay. Treatment is with albendazole or mebendazole. Corticosteroids may be added for severe symptoms or eye involvement.
Toxocariasis causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & prognosis
Toxocariasis is the parasitic infection transmitted from animals to humans (zoonosis) caused by the larvae of two species of Toxocara roundworms (also known as nematode): Toxocara canis from dogs and, less commonly, Toxocara cati from cats.
Toxocariasis - DermNet
Human toxocariasis is caused by infestation of the larvae of two widespread roundworms, Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati. Dog and cat intestines are the reservoir for T. canis and T. cati respectively.
Toxocariasis | About the Disease | GARD - Genetic and Rare …
A cosmopolitan zoonotic disease caused in humans by the accidental ingestion of eggs or larvae of the ascarids Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati, the common round worm of dogs and cats respectively. The infestation can be asymptomatic or can present as visceral larva migrans caused by larval migration through major organs such as liver, lungs or ...
Toxocariasis - NHS
Find out about toxocariasis, including how you get it, whether it’s serious, when to get medical help and how to reduce your risk of getting it.