Toxocara cati is a parasitic roundworm (ascarid) infecting cats, with multiple routes of infection. Although many similarities exist between dog and cat roundworms caused by Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati respectively, these parasites have a different biology. 10 февр. 2020 г.
Is Toxocara cati a nematode?
Toxacara cati is an ascarid nematodes of the small intestine of cats and free-ranging felids. It occurs around the world, including Canada.
What type of parasite is Toxocara canis?
Toxocara canis is a canine ascarid parasite which causes visceral larva migrans or ocular granulomas when humans become infected. Eggs excreted in the faeces of dogs require two weeks' incubation in the soil before they are infective.
Is Toxocara cati Transmammary?
Swerczek et al. (1971) showed that transmammary transmission commonly occurs with Toxocara cati.
Is toxocariasis a nematode?
Toxocariasis is human infection with nematode ascarid larvae that ordinarily infect animals. Symptoms are fever, anorexia, hepatosplenomegaly, rash, pneumonitis, asthma, or visual impairment.
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