Toxocara canis and T. cati are cosmopolitan parasites of domestic dogs and cats. While common globally, prevalence in both animals and people is highest in developing countries.

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 …

Aug 28, 2014 · Toxocariasis is human infection with nematode (worm) ascarid larvae of the genus Toxocara that ordinarily infect animals. Symptoms are fever, anorexia, hepatosplenomegaly, …

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Two main species of Toxocara affect humans: Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati. Hosts include cats, dogs, foxes, coyotes, and wolves. These hosts harbor the nematodes in their guts, …

Toxocara, Toxocara canis, and Toxocara cati are roundworms. Toxocariasis infection occurs mainly in young children, who ingest Toxocara eggs by eating soil, dirt, or sand that is …

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 …

Feb 10, 2023 · In children, covert toxocariasis is a mild, subclinical, febrile illness. Symptoms can include cough, difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, headaches, and behavioral problems. …

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 …

Toxocariasis is caused by larvae of Toxocara canis (dog roundworm) and less frequently of T. cati (cat roundworm), two nematode parasites of animals. Toxocara canis accomplishes its life …