Ivermectin (200 g per kilogram body weight) has been found to remove adult Toxocara cati from infected cats (Kirkpatrick and Megella, 1987). Milbemycin oxime (500 g per kilogram body weight) is also effective against the adults of Toxocara cati.
How is Toxocara cati treated?
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.
How do you prevent Toxocara cati?
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.CDC - Toxocariasis - General Information
Can Toxocara cati infect humans?
While Toxocara canis (the roundworm species found in dogs) has been implicated in most cases of human infections, Toxocara cati also has potential to transmit to humans and may be an underestimated source of human disease.
How is Toxocara cati detected?
cati leads to liver–lung migration of larvae, and because larvae may also be present in the milk of queens, they can be transmitted to neonatal kittens. Diagnosis of infection is through fecal flotation techniques to demonstrate the presence of ova.
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