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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?
Elite in Toxocariasis
Vamilton A. Santarem
Elite in Toxocariasis
Vamilton A. Santarem
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
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 8 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Toxocariasis, Toxoplasmosis, Secernentea Infections, and Helminthiasis.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Toxocariasis
Herbert Auer
Distinguished in Toxocariasis
Herbert Auer
Vienna, AT 

Herbert Auer practices practicing medicine in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Auer is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Toxocariasis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceral Larva Migrans, Echinococcosis, Hydatidosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center