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What is the definition of Toxocariasis?

Toxocariasis is a parasitic condition caused by the larvae of two species of Toxocara roundworms: Toxocara canis (from dogs) and Toxocara cati (from cats). Many people who are infected with Toxocara never develop any signs or symptoms of the condition. In those who do become sick, symptoms may present as: Ocular Toxocariasis - when the larvae infect the eye and cause vision loss, eye inflammation, and/or damage to the retina. Visceral Toxocariasis - when the larvae infect various organs of the body (i.e. the liver or the central nervous system) and cause fever, fatigue, coughing, wheezing, and/or abdominal pain. Toxocariasis is generally spread through dirt that has been contaminated with animal feces that contain infectious Toxocara eggs. Young children and owners of dogs and cats have a higher chance of becoming infected.

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Who are the top Toxocariasis Local Doctors?

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Vamilton A. Santarem

Elite in Toxocariasis

Vamilton A. Santarem

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Sao Paulo, SP, BR

Vamilton Santarem practices practicing medicine in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Santarem is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Toxocariasis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Toxocariasis, Secernentea Infections, Helminthiasis, and Strongyloidiasis.

Elite in Toxocariasis

Wen-bin J. Zheng

Elite in Toxocariasis

Wen-bin J. Zheng

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Mingxing, CN

Wen-bin Zheng practices practicing medicine in Mingxing, China. Zheng is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Toxocariasis. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Toxocariasis, Secernentea Infections, Toxoplasmosis, and Helminthiasis.

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Dr. Thomas A. Albini

Ophthalmology

Advanced in Toxocariasis

Dr. Thomas A. Albini

Ophthalmology

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900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 1,

Miami, FL

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English, Croatian, Serbo Croatian, Spanish

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Thomas Albini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Albini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Toxocariasis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Albini is currently accepting new patients.