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  Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis also may affect a child's eyes, causing decreased vision, swelling around the eyes, or a cross-eyed appearance.
Some toxocariasis cases are diagnosed during a routine eye exam or an X-ray study done for some other reason.
Toxocariasis is an infection caused by the larvae of parasitic worms - Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati - that usually live in the intestines of dogs and cats.
www.kidshealth.org /parent/infections/parasitic/toxocariasis.html   (576 words)

  
 Roundworm Infections | Caremark Health Resources
Toxocariasis is sometimes called visceral larva migrans (VLM) because the larval form of the organism hatches inside the intestines and migrates throughout the body to other organs (viscera).
Trichuriasis, ascariasis, and toxocariasis can be prevented by keeping children from playing in soil contaminated by human or animal feces; by teaching children to wash their hands before eating; and by having pets dewormed regularly by a veterinarian.
A syndrome associated with toxocariasis, in which the eye is invaded by migrating larvae.
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 Toxocariasis Infection of Toxocara Canis & Toxocara Cati
Toxocariasis Infection of Toxocara Canis & Toxocara Cati
Toxocariasis is an infection of the roundworms Toxocara Canis and Toxocara Cati, the dog and cat roundworms.
Toxocariasis typically infects children, since they are often playing in the dirt, playing with cats and dogs, and often putting their fingers into their mouths.
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 Toxocariasis [Section Title] - Health encyclopaedia - NHS Direct
The symptoms of toxocariasis are due to the body's allergic reaction to the presence of the Toxocara worm, as well as the worm moving through the organs and tissues of the body.
Toxocariasis can also cause enlargement of the liver (hepatomegaly), swollen glands (inflammation of the lymph nodes), and fluid collection in the space surrounding the lungs.
Toxocariasis is diagnosed by the symptoms and by using an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test.
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 Toxocariasis: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Toxocariasis is a parasitic infection with the dog dog quick summary:
The dog is a canine carnivorecarnivorous mammal that has been domesticated for at least 14,000 years and perhaps for as long as 150,000 years based on recent...
Toxocariasis is most commonly a disease of children, EHandler: no quick summary.
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 CIGNA - Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxocara, a worm of dogs and cats.
Toxocariasis is caused by human ingestation of the eggs of a common roundworm parasite excreted by dogs (Toxocara canis) or cats (Toxocara cati).
Children may be infected with Toxocariasis by putting dirty fingers in their mouths, eating dirt, placing dirty toys in their mouths, biting their fingernails, and/or petting animals that have recently rolled in the dirt.
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 Toxocariasis - Zimbio
Toxocariasis is a parastic infection caused by roundworms
Toxocariasis is an infectious disorder caused by a worm parasite.
Toxocariasis Infection Of Toxocara Canis and Toxocara Cati
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 Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo - Human toxocariasis: frequency of anti-Toxocara antibodies in ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Toxocariasis diagnosis used to be based on clinical data or the occasional finding of larvae within tissues.
The initial objective of this work was to use anti-Toxocara antibody ELISA to asses the toxocariasis infection at an outpatient clinic in Recife, a recognized endemic area of filariasis and geohelminthiasis.
In: LEWIS, J.W. and MAIZEL, R.M. Toxocara and toxocariasis.
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 eMedicine - Toxocariasis : Article by Sun Huh, MD, PhD
Background: Toxocariasis is an infection caused by the accidental ingestion of larvae of the dog roundworm Toxocara canis or the cat roundworm Toxocara cati.
In children, covert toxocariasis is a mild, subclinical, febrile illness.
In ocular toxocariasis, an IgG or IgE titer is lower because the worm burden is smaller.
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The majority of toxocariasis cases in humans is asymptomatic even in the foci with a high soil contamination.
A new classification of clinical toxocariasis was proposed, including incomplete larva migrans syndrome and neurotoxocariasis and an up-dated definition of covert toxocariasis.
Considering the risk of ocular toxocariasis in non-intensive invasions one course of treatment with albendazole is suggested in every case of infection, even asymptomatic.
www.pharmacy-online-usa.com /ref-albendazole/albendazole-research-abs4.103.html   (1139 words)

  
 Preventing Foodborne Illness
For example, they not only explain toxocariasis risks from kittens and pups but also reduce these risks by administering appropriate deworming medications.
Veterinarians (and physicians) know that washing animal-bite wounds not only helps prevent common infections but also helps curtail the likelihood of virus infection, when the cleansing is done promptly and vigorously.
Toxocariasis may be prevented by children washing their hands after playing with pets.
www.avma.org /pubhlth/foodborne_illness.asp   (580 words)

  
 Indigenous Communities Environmental Health Resources
Toxocariasis is a usually mild zoonotic (animal related) disease caused by the parasitic worm Toxocara canis, or Toxocara cati (rarer cause).
Toxocariasis is not spread from human to human.
OLM toxocariasis is more difficult to treat and usually requires medical attention to prevent further damage to the eye.
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 Toxocariasis - What happens when people have toxocariasis?
Toxocariasis (TOK-so-ka-RY-a-sis) is an infection in people caused by parasitic roundworms found in the intestines of cats and dogs.
Toxocariasis can also affect the eyes and cause decreased vision, swelling around the eyes, and a cross-eyed appearance.
Certain medications that are effective against toxocariasis may be used to eliminate the infection.
www.humanillnesses.com /original/T-Ty/Toxocariasis.html   (410 words)

  
 eMedicine - Toxocariasis : Article by Robert W Tolan, Jr
Toxocariasis is caused by Toxocara canis and, less frequently, Toxocara catis, which are intestinal nematodes (roundworms) found in dogs and cats, respectively.
CNS: Toxocariasis is one of the causes of eosinophilic meningitis, a form of aseptic meningitis in which the WBCs in the cerebrospinal fluid mainly consist of eosinophils.
Ocular toxocariasis is an uncommon disease that occurs primarily in young patients.
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 Introduction
Toxocariasis is an infection caused by worms commonly found in the intestines of puppies and older dogs (Toxocara canis), and cats (Toxocara cati).
The severity of a toxocariasis infection depends on the number of worm eggs swallowed and the severity of the reaction to them.
Children are most likely to develop toxocariasis, especially children aged 2-7 years.
www.nhs.uk /conditions/Toxocariasis   (364 words)

  
 EFFECT OF ALBENDAZOL TREATMENT IN HEALTHY AND toxocara canis INFECTED MICE
After ingestion, the eggs hatch and larvae penetrate the intestine wall and are carried by the circulation through a wide variety of tissues (liver, heart, lung, brain, muscle, eyes).
Toxocariasis is treated with antiparasitic drugs, usually in combination with anti-inflammatory medications.
There is no report concerning the effects of toxocariasis and drug therapy on lipid peroxidation, whereas a limited study has been done for other parasitic infection.
www.isrvma.org /article/57_1_3.htm   (2703 words)

  
 Toxocariasis: Parasitic Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans) is infection caused by larvae of the roundworms Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati.
Toxocariasis occurs mainly in young children, who acquire Toxocara eggs by ingesting soil contaminated by the feces of dogs, cats, or other animals that carry the parasite.
A doctor may suspect toxocariasis in a person who has an enlarged liver, inflammation of the lungs, a fever, and high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).
www.merck.com /mmhe/sec17/ch196/ch196q.html   (407 words)

  
 Introduction: Toxocariasis - CureResearch.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Toxocariasis: Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal to human) infection caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (T.
Researching symptoms of Toxocariasis: Further information about the symptoms of Toxocariasis is available including a list of symptoms of Toxocariasis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
Statistics and Toxocariasis: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Toxocariasis, prevalence and incidence statistics for Toxocariasis, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
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 Introduction: Toxocariasis - CureResearch.com
Toxocariasis: Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal to human) infection caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (T.
Researching symptoms of Toxocariasis: Further information about the symptoms of Toxocariasis is available including a list of symptoms of Toxocariasis, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center.
Statistics and Toxocariasis: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Toxocariasis, prevalence and incidence statistics for Toxocariasis, and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center.
www.cureresearch.com /t/toxocariasis/intro.htm   (202 words)

  
 Toxocariasis Synonyms, Eastern North Carolina, NC
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Toxocariasis is an infectious disease caused by the parasite Toxocara, a worm of dogs and cats.
The eggs of the parasite are passed in the stool and lie dormant in the soil.
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 Frequency of Human Toxocariasis in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
The purpose of this paper is to report on the first serological diagnosis of human toxocariasis in Nigeria and the importance of the disease as a public health problem in the tropical environment.
Of the 81 sera of children, 24 (29.6%) were positive and the seropositive rates for male and female subjects of this age group were 25% and 35.1% respectively.
The 29.8% human toxocariasis reported in the present study shows that the disease is a zoonotic problem in the study area.
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 Welcome to the Union County Advocate
Following the July 23 surgery, the doctor informed Dylan's parents that he had contacted toxocariasis which is an animal to human infection caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestines of dogs and cats.
In most cases, toxocariasis infections are not serious and many people, especially adults, who are infected by a small number of larvae (immature worms) may not notice any symptoms.
The most severe cases are rare, but are more likely to occur in young children, who often play in dirt or eat dirt's that's been contaminated by dog or cat stool.
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 South Eastern Health Board  : News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Pet health care is an area of priority for any responsible pet owner and also of responsibility are the hygiene rules, which should be strictly adhered to.
Most people are unaware of the common infectious diseases passed between humans and animals (zoonoses), which include roundworm, tapeworm, toxoplasmosis and toxocariasis.
Toxocariasis is a common roundworm that can be caught by coming into contact with infected faeces from dogs and cats or even by stroking these pets.
www.sehb.ie /news/pets_at_christmas.html   (492 words)

  
 Common Ilnesses while travelling and backpacking
Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal to human) infection caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of dogs (Toxocara canis) and cats (T. cati).
There are two major forms of toxocariasis: Ocular larva migrans (OLM):Toxocara infections can cause OLM, an eye disease that can cause blindness.
OLM occurs when a microscopic worm enters the eye; it may cause inflammation and formation of a scar on the retina.
www.best-backpackers-insurance.co.uk /diseases/backpacker-diseases-toxocariasis.htm   (463 words)

  
 TOXOCARIASIS : Contact a Family - for families with disabled children: information on rare syndromes and disorders
Human toxocariasis is an infection with the larval stage of the dog roundworm, Toxocara canis, a parasitic worm.
Toxocariasis more commonly affects children than adults and characteristically presents as eye disease: ocular toxocariasis, but may also cause systemic disease: visceral larval migrans.
Both conditions are caused by the larvae, which hatch in the intestine, immediately burrowing through the gut wall and migrating through the body, unable to complete their life cycle in humans.
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 Toxocariasis - Patient UK
Synonyms: Toxocarosis, Visceral larva migrans, Ocular larva migrans, Covert toxocariasis, Toxocara Canis, Toxocara Catis
Human toxocariasis is a helminthozoonosis caused by migration of Toxocara sp.
An Irish study found a prevalence of ocular toxocariasis of about 6—10/100,000 population, depending on the degree of diagnostic certainty.
www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/40000480   (1202 words)

  
 Toxocariasis - WrongDiagnosis.com
Toxocariasis: Toxocariasis is a zoonotic (animal to human) infection caused by the parasitic roundworms commonly found in the intestine of dogs (...
Toxocariasis: A parasitic roundworm (Toxocara canis or Toxocara cati) infection that normally occurs in cats and dogs but can be transmitted to humans by ingesting the larvae or eggs.
Prognosis for Toxocariasis: In most cases, Toxocara infections are not serious, and many people, especially adults infected by a small number of larvae (immature worms), may not notice any symptoms.
www.wrongdiagnosis.com /t/toxocariasis/intro.htm   (563 words)

  
 Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis is an infection caused by parasitic roundworms usually found in the intestine of dogs and cats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The most severe cases are rare, but are more likely to occur in young children who often play in dirt or sand contaminated by dog or cat feces, according to CDC.
You can take steps to reduce the risk of toxocariasis to you and your family.
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