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Visceral Larva Migrans Presenting with Hypereosinophilia
Turkish Journal of Parasitology, 2013 Toxocariasis is an infection caused by the ingestion of larvae of the dog Toxocara canis or the cat Toxocara cati. A 2.5 year old boy was admitted to our clinics with fever, abdominal pain and loss of appetite. His medical history included geophagia (pica) and amebiasis infection. On admission, the physical examination revealed hepatomegaly and pallor.
Çiğdem, Ecevit +3 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 10, Issue 3, May 2024.The goal of this study was to analyse the gastrointestinal helminths of mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella), an endangered large mammal species. Over 100 fresh faecal samples from both captive and free‐ranging populations were collected and analysed using various techniques.
Mina Cansu Karaer +5 more
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Challenging diagnoses of toxocariasis: a report of two cases
Italian Journal of Medicine, 2019 The present study illustrates two cases of Toxocara canis infection: a 77-year-old man presenting with bilateral uveitis, sepsis, and non-convulsive status epilepticus (patient A); and a 63-year-old woman with a history of treated breast cancer ...
Maria Luisa Gastaldello +2 more
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The common and uncommon cestodal infestation encountered in routine histopathological practice from a semi-urban population in south India and their public health importance. [PDF]
, 2011 Parasites are encountered uncommonly in routine histopathologic practice. Among them, cestodes form a major bulk. Cysticercosis heads the list forming the bulk of cases followed by Hydatidosis and Sparganosis.
Ramkumar Kurpad R, Shuba S , Prakash H Muddegowda , Jyothi B Lingegowda , Int J Cur Sci Res.
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The role of wild canids and felids in spreading parasites to dogs and cats in Europe. Part II: Helminths and arthropods. [PDF]
, 2015 Over the last few decades, ecological factors, combined with everchanging landscapes mainly linked to human activities (e.g. encroachment and tourism) have contributed to modifications in the transmission of parasitic diseases from domestic to wildlife ...
Brianti, Emanuele +8 more
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Detection of zoonotic enteropathogens in captive large felids in Italy
Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 71, Issue 2, Page 200-209, March 2024.Abstract Aims Within the One Health paradigm, infectious disease surveillance have been developed for domestic and wild animals, leaving the role of captive non‐domestic populations, especially felids in zoos and circuses, less explored. This study addresses the proximity of these captive animals to urban areas, necessitating focused monitoring for ...
Elisa Rampacci +9 more
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Epidemiology of human toxocariasis in Poland – A review of cases 1978–2009
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2015 Toxocariasis is a helminthozoonosis due to the infection of humans with larvae belonging to the Toxocara genus. Humans become infected as a result of accidental consumption of infected eggs containing third stage larvae (L3) nematodes from Toxocara canis
Anna Borecka, Teresa Kłapeć
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Seroprevalence of Toxocara spp. in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Background. Toxocariasis is an important health problem caused by the parasitic species Toxocara canis (T. canis) and Toxocara cati (T. cati). Prevalence of toxocariasis in pregnant women as a vulnerable population is doubly important, and the aim of this study is to estimate the overall prevalence of toxocariasis infection in pregnant women according ...
Sara Shayanfar +5 more
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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Background. Human toxocariasis (HT) is a zoonotic disease with a global expansion. Contaminated soil with Toxocara spp. eggs is the main source of human infection, which may lead to severe complications depending on the organs invaded by migrating larvae. Aim. This study is aimed at eliciting the prevalence of Toxocara spp.
Siavash Liravizadeh +4 more
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VISCERAL LARVA MIGRANS AND TROPICAL PYOMYOSITIS: A CASE REPORT
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 1998 We report a case of tropical pyomyositis in a boy who presented with a severe febrile illness associated with diffuse erythema, and swelling in many areas of the body which revealed on operation extensive necrotic areas of various muscles that required ...
Roberto LAMBERTUCCI +7 more
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