Parasitic nematodes of the genus Toxocara are socioeconomically important zoonotic
pathogens. These parasites are usually directly transmitted to the human host via the faecal …

Background Toxocariasis is a neglected parasitic zoonosis that afflicts millions of the
pediatric and adolescent populations worldwide, especially in impoverished communities …

Toxocariasis, caused by infection with larvae of Toxocara canis, and to a lesser extent by
Toxocara cati and other ascaridoid species, manifests in humans in a range of clinical …

Although human toxocariasis ranks among the most common zoonotic infections worldwide,
it remains relatively unknown to the public. The causal agents are the nematode parasites …

Toxocariasis, a disease caused by infection with larvae of Toxocara canis, T. cati and/or
congeners, represents clinical syndromes in humans including visceral and ocular larva …

Toxocariasis is a helminth zoonosis caused by infection with the larvae of Toxocara spp.
ascarid worms. Only two species, Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, are recognised as …

Our understanding of the global impact and cost of human toxocariasis is poor because
there is insufficient clinical awareness and no clear repository for the efficacy of clinical …

Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis is caused by a variety of helminthic infections. These
worm-specific infections are named after the causative worm genera, the most common …

Toxocariasis results from zoonotic transmission of the roundworms, Toxocara canis and T.
cati from dogs and cats, respectively. Infection occurs when humans accidentally ingest the …

Toxocariasis is a neglected zoonosis caused by the nematodes Toxocara canis and
Toxocara cati. This disease is widespread in many countries, reaching high prevalence …