Visceral toxocariasis can be treated with antiparasitic drugs such as albendazole or mebendazole. Treatment of ocular toxocariasis is more difficult and usually consists of measures to prevent progressive damage to the eye.
Does toxocariasis go away on its own?
How Is Toxocariasis Treated? A child with mild symptoms might not need treatment because the infection will go away on its own when the larvae die. Kids with symptoms that affect the lungs, eye, or other important organs may be treated with anti-parasite drugs that will kill the larvae.
What does Toxocara canis look like?
canis has a round body with spiky cranial and caudal parts, covered by yellow cuticula. Toxocara canis is gonochoristic. The cranial part of the body contains two lateral alae (length 2–3.5 mm, width 0.1 mm). The eggs are brownish and almost spherical.
How can Toxocara canis be prevented?
How do I prevent toxocariasis?1Take your pets to the veterinarian to prevent infection with Toxocara. ... 2Wash your hands with soap and water after playing with your pets or other animals, after outdoor activities, and before handling food or eating.3Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection.Toxocariasis - General Information - CDC
How is Toxocara canis diagnosed?
A blood test is available that looks for evidence of infection with Toxocara larvae. In addition to the blood test, diagnosis of toxocariasis includes identifying the presence of typical clinical signs of VT or OT and a compatible exposure history.
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