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[Toxocarosis in dogs - important aspects for the veterinary practice]
1Institut für Parasitologie, Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, Bünteweg 17, 30559 Hannover. christina.strube@tiho-hannover.de
Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere
|June 15, 2013
Summary
Toxocara canis is a common roundworm in dogs, posing zoonotic risks. Effective anthelmintic treatment in pups is crucial for controlling this parasite and reducing environmental contamination.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Canine Health
Context:
- Toxocara canis is a prevalent gastrointestinal helminth in European dogs.
- Infection routes include environmental eggs, paratenic hosts, and prenatal transmission in pups.
- Neonatal pups shed significant parasite eggs due to underdeveloped immunity.
Purpose:
- To detail the transmission, pathogenesis, and clinical signs of Toxocara canis in dogs.
- To highlight the zoonotic implications of T. canis infection in humans.
- To emphasize the importance of anthelmintic treatment for parasite control and environmental safety.
Summary:
- T. canis larvae migrate via trachea or somatically depending on host immunity and infection route.
- Clinical signs in pups include gastrointestinal issues and potentially fatal peritonitis.
- Human infections can manifest as visceral larva migrans, ocular larva migrans, neurotoxocarosis, or covert toxocarosis.
Impact:
- Educating pet owners on T. canis biology and treatment is vital.
- Improved parasite control in dogs reduces environmental egg shedding.
- Minimizing T. canis transmission protects both animal and human health.
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