Visceral Larva Migrans Presenting with Hypereosinophilia
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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Cerebral toxocariasis: a possible cause of epileptic seizure in children [PDF]
Introduction: Toxocariasis is a worldwide human helminthiasis, which is mostly asymptomatic and caused by toxocara canis, a roundworm in dogs. These can cause visceral larva migrans syndrome in humans who ingest contaminated soil.
Bächli, Heidi +2 more
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DIFFICULTIES OF DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF VISCERAL LARVA MIGRANS IN A CHILD
ель исследования. На примере клинического случая показать сложности дифференциальной диагностики висцеральной формы токсокароза у ребенка, проявляющейся диссеминированным процессом в легких. Материалы и методы.
N. Griva, P. V. Gavrilov, A. Starshinova
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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
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]
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]
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
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
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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TOXOCARIASIS: VISCERAL AND OCULAR LARVA MIGRANS
Toxocariasis is a neglected socioeconomically important zoonotic nematode parasite that afflicts millions of the pediatric and adolescent populations worldwide, especially in impoverished communities.
T. Morsy
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