toxocara

Toxocara eggs have to lie on the ground for two weeks before they are dangerous.

Almost all puppies are born with toxocara, picked up from mother's milk.

Most cases of Toxocara infection are asymptomatic, especially in adults.

Many objects and surfaces can become contaminated with infectious Toxocara eggs.

Humans are not the only accidental hosts of Toxocara.

Toxocara damage in the eye is permanent and can result in blindness.

When symptoms do occur, they are the result of migration of second stage Toxocara larvae through the body.

Flies can act as mechanical vectors for Toxocara, but most infections occur without a vector.

Humans are accidental hosts of Toxocara, yet toxocariasis is seen throughout the world.

There is also a significant correlation between high Toxocara antibody titers and epilepsy in children.

Toxocara infection commonly resolves itself within weeks, but chronic eosinophilia may result.

A light Toxocara burden is thought to induce a low immune response, allowing a larva to enter the host's eye.

Transmission of Toxocara to humans is usually through ingestion of infective eggs.

Toxocariasis will often resolve itself, because the Toxocara larvae cannot mature within human hosts.

Infectious pathogens such as Toxocara canis are present in their faeces.

Young dogs can be infected with Toxocara worms and their eggs can be spread to people.

Physiological reactions to Toxocara infection depend on the host's immune response and the parasitic load.

A number of various vertebrates, including humans, and some invertebrates can become infected by Toxocara canis.

Cats are the reservoir for Toxocara cati.

Actively involving veterinarians and pet owners is important for controlling the transmission of Toxocara from pets to humans.

Scientists in America are now looking at evidence that Toxocara and its relations are responsible for illnesses such as schizophrenia.

Toxocara eggs can remain infectious for years, as they are very resistant to the effects of chemicals, as well as changes in temperature.

Toxocara cati infects cats and lacks intermediate hosts.