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Larva Migrans
Visceral larva migrans is infection with certain parasites found in the intestines of dogs and cats.
Alternative Names
Toxocariasis; Ocular larva migrans; Larva migrans visceralis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Visceral larva migrans is caused by worms (parasites) that infect the intestines of dogs and cats. The dog parasite is called Toxocara canis and the cat parasite is called Toxocara cati.
Eggs produced by these worms are in the feces of the infected animals. The feces mix with...
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