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What is the scientific name for toxocariasis?

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Is toxocariasis the same as toxoplasmosis?

Abstract. Toxoplasmosis and toxocariasis are parasitic infections that are transmitted by cats and dogs, respectively, to humans, and which may induce posterior uveitis already in childhood. Toxoplasmosis presents as a congenitally or postnatally contracted infection whereas toxocariasis is always an acquired disease.

Is Toxocara the same as roundworm?

Parasites - Toxocariasis (also known as Roundworm Infection) Toxocariasis is the parasitic disease caused by the larvae of two species of Toxocara roundworms: Toxocara canis from dogs and, less commonly, Toxocara cati from cats.

What type of worm is Toxocara?

Toxocariasis is an illness of humans caused by larvae (immature worms) of either the dog roundworm (Toxocara canis), the cat roundworm (Toxocara cati) or the fox roundworm (Toxocara canis). Toxocariasis is often called visceral larva migrans (VLM).

Is Toxocara and Ascaris?

Toxocara canis, T. cati and A. suum are all large intestinal roundworms belonging to the family Ascarididae, so LMS caused by these parasites could be referred to as ascarid LMS.

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