Toxocariasis in humans is caused by infection with larvae of Toxocara spp., which are common ascarid roundworms of mammals. Confirmed zoonotic species include the dog roundworm T. canis (presumed most common) and the cat roundworm T. cati (frequency not known).

Toxocara canis (T. canis, also known as dog roundworm) is a worldwide-distributed helminth parasite that primarily infects dogs and other canids, but can also infect other animals including humans. [1] [2] The name is derived from the Greek word …

2024年9月10日 · Toxocariasis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxocara. It spreads to people from animals, usually dogs or cats. A parasite is an organism (a living thing) that lives on or inside another organism. Toxocariasis is more commonly known as roundworm infection.

2022年6月29日 · 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 (Toxocara cati) cause the infection. The animals pass the worm eggs in their poop.

2023年5月29日 · This activity reviews the evaluation and management of Toxocara canis and highlights the role of interprofessional team members in collaborating to provide well-coordinated care and enhance patient outcomes.

Toxacara canis is an ascarid nematode of the small intestine of dogs and free-ranging canids. It occurs around the world. It is the most common helminth parasite of dogs in Canada, with prevalences ranging from 1-2% in healthy, owned, adult pets to over 20% in young, shelter or free-ranging dogs.

Roundworms (Toxocara spp, Toxascaris leonina) are common infections of dogs and cats, particularly young animals. Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are zoonotic. Adult parasites reside in the small intestine and may be associated with a mucoid diarrhea and/or loss of condition.