Toxocara canis infects essentially all wild and domestic canids; patent infections are more prevalent among puppies than older dogs. T. cati is found in wild and domestic felids of all ages, but patent infections are slightly more common in kittens.
What is the difference between Toxocara cati and Toxoplasma gondii?
Human toxocariasis is caused by larval stages of both Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, which results from ingesting embryonated eggs present mainly in contaminated soil or sand; toxoplasmosis is caused by the intracellular protozoa Toxoplasma gondii and results from ingesting infective oocysts, and is also transmitted ...
What type of parasite is Toxocara cati?
Toxocara cati is a parasitic roundworm (ascarid) infecting cats, with multiple routes of infection.
What does Toxocara cati look like?
Adult worms are localised in the gut of the host. In adult cats, the infection – which is called toxocariasis – is usually asymptomatic. However, massive infection in juvenile cats can be fatal. Feline roundworms are brownish-yellow to cream-colored to pink and may be up to 10 cm in length.
What is the common name for Toxocara canis?
Roundworm is the common name for the ascarid that affects dogs, Toxocara canis. This parasite is extremely common in puppies, and treatment is relatively straightforward. As with other parasites, if we understand their life cycle, we can better treat and prevent their transmission.
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