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  1. About Toxocariasis | 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. Toxocariasis - Infectious Diseases - Merck Manual Professional Edition

    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, rash, …

  5. Toxocariasis - Infections - MSD Manual Consumer Version

    People, especially young children, can become infected when they eat soil contaminated with animal stool (feces) that contains the roundworm eggs. The infection may cause fever, cough or wheezing, …

  6. on 2. What is Toxocariasis (Roundworm Infection)? d when they ingest an infective parasite egg. This usually occurs when eating unwashed vegetables, or when young children lay in contaminated …

  7. Toxocariasis: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology

    In children, covert toxocariasis is a mild, subclinical, febrile illness. Symptoms can include cough, difficulty sleeping, abdominal pain, headaches, and behavioral problems. Examination may...

  8. Human toxocariasis - PubMed

    Jul 7, 2025 · This review provides an in-depth analysis of various aspects of toxocariasis, including its epidemiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and …

  9. Toxocariasis: Risks, Treatment and Prevention - All About Vision

    Jul 24, 2023 · Toxocariasis is an infection caused by roundworms that is passed from animals to humans. Learn about the risks, treatment options and tips for prevention.

  10. Human toxocariasis is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with children living in poverty at the highest risk of infection. In some areas, this disease may also be important in adults …