Dog Roundworm Causes Itching: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Human roundworm and dog roundworm infection are larvae of nematode species, when infected, the larvae enter the bloodstream and cause systemic signs of disease similar to dermatosis. Without examination and testing, it is easy to miss the disease. So how do you know if a person has itching caused by helminths? The following article helps readers to have more information to identify this disease.
Causes of dog roundworm disease
Can get roundworm disease from raw vegetables
The causative agent is larvae of Toxocara canis Toxocara canis (80%) or Toxocara cati (20%), a species of roundworm that lives in dog and cat intestines. After being released into the environment, Toxocara larvae survive in the soil and infect vegetables, who have a habit of eating raw vegetables and herbivores, which can be contaminated by swallowing larvae

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May be infected by dog roundworm disease from meat
Toxocara canis larvae in animals and poultry meat, when people eat animal or poultry meat is not cooked well, can get dog roundworm larvae from the mentioned foods.
Can be infected by dog roundworm disease from sandy soil environment, toys
In the soil environment, gardeners, exposed to the soil, sand, can be infected by dog roundworm larvae through scratched skin, through the skin when exposed to common soil in rural areas. While in urban areas mostly encountered in the family have a habit of raising pets like dogs and cats Children who play games that come in contact with the soil, have a habit of sucking on their hands, are also at risk of contracting dog roundworm
Why do dog roundworm infections cause long lasting rashes?
When people swallow Toxocara Toxocara canis eggs, eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae penetrate the intestinal wall to carry blood to organs such as the liver, heart, lungs, brain, muscles, eyes, etc.



. Because Toxocara is not a human parasite, it develops only in the larval stage and causes reactions in the organs where the larvae arrive.
The process of infection with dog roundworm and Toxocara cats
Ascaris, cat disease, more and more in developed countries where people have pets, dogs and cats. In Vietnam, although adequate data are not available, the percentage of seropositive positive for dog and cat roundworm is not low in the surveys.
The process of infection for humans, Toxocara roundworm larvae will enter the bloodstream, they release toxins that cause inflammation, intoxication, urticaria rashes, allergies like dermatological diseases. The larvae move to the internal organs, creating tumors in the liver, heart, kidneys, eyes and brain, etc which can cause potential dangers Symptoms usually do not get better with conventional allergies.
Symptoms of dog roundworm disease
Symptoms: There are two classic clinical forms: "visceral larvae syndrome" (VLM) and "migratory larvae syndrome" (OLM). Depending on the number of larvae, in the larva movement visceral syndrome, patients may develop skin rashes, mild fever, cough, wheezing, abdominal pain, enlarged liver, ..



.. Signs of rashes, hives Dermatological medication is less, all medication may be itched again as the original.
In the syndrome of larval syndrome that moves to the eye, vision is reduced in the affected eye. In addition, it can be "common" with unclear symptoms such as fatigue, lack of energy, digestive disorders .. sometimes accompanied by rashes, hives. Some patients have no symptoms, but an increased eosinophilia and serum positive for Toxocara spp.
Skin rashes, hives are a common sign of Toxocara canis infection
Diagnosis of dog roundworm disease
Based on the signs of visceral larvae syndrome (VLM) or migratory larvae syndrome (OLM) and history of possible exposure to sources of infection.
In addition, an ELISA immunological blood test, if the IgG serum result is positive for the anti-Toxocara spp antibody, is a patient who has been exposed to the toxin secreted by dog roundworm larvae in the blood, and often have eosinophils in the blood.



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After the results of the dog roundworm test, the doctors will combine clinical symptoms and epidemiological factors to diagnose and treat Toxocara dog roundworm disease.
Treatment of dog roundworm disease
Treatment of dog roundworm and dog roundworm disease is using parasiticides in combination with other medical drugs to increase synergistic effects, helping the drug quickly affect the larvae in the blood, anti-inflammatory, treat rashes, reduce soreness, cell protection
* According to the CDC (United States), there are some authors suggest that the combination of drugs that enhance synergistic and anti-inflammatory effects may shorten treatment time Patients should examine and treat at specialized medical facilities specialized doctors, experienced and specialized, in order to be properly diagnosed and used properly and adequately.
Some note when treating dog roundworm disease
For treating doctors
Prescription drugs to treat ascariasis, cats should be clearly written, instructed and explained to patients: which drugs should be taken before eating, and which drugs should be taken after eating. What is the effect of drug A, drug B? Are there any side effects? Need to abstain from what.

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