Some Questions For Dog Roundworm Larvae

1. Who is at risk for dog roundworm infection?
Anyone can be infected with Toxocara. Young children and owners of dogs or cats are at higher risk of infection.
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.7% in rural areas and 2-5% in urban areas of the serum sera tested positive for Toxocara. [first].
2 How do I know if I'm infected with dog roundworm?
Toxocara-infected dogs and cats can shed Toxocara eggs in their faeces Adults and children can become infected by swallowing dirt contaminated with dog or cat feces containing infectious Toxocara eggs. Although rare, people can also become infected by eating undercooked meat containing Toxocara larvae.



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3. Clinical manifestations of dog roundworm infection?
Many people infected with Toxocara have no symptoms and never get sick. Some people may get sick from an infection and may develop the following:
Ocular toxicity: Ocular toxicity occurs when the Toxocara larvae move to the eyes. Symptoms and signs of ascariasis include vision loss, eye inflammation or retinal damage.
Visceral toxicity: Visceral intoxication occurs when Toxocara larvae migrate to various organs, such as the liver or central nervous system Symptoms of visceral dog roundworm disease include fever, fatigue, cough, wheezing or abdominal pain
4. How to treat dog roundworm?
Organ intoxication is treated with antiparasitic drugs. Treating roundworm in the eye is more difficult and usually includes measures to prevent progressive damage to the eye.
References
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. Jean-François Magnaval, .. (2001), "Highlights of human toxocariasis", The Korean Journal of Parasitology Vol. 39, No 1, 1-11, March 2001.
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