Human Toxocariasis: Presenting a Case Report of Eosinophilic Myocarditis Associated with <i>Toxocara canis</i> Infection and a Literature Review

Human Toxocariasis: Presenting a Case Report of Eosinophilic Myocarditis Associated with <i>Toxocara canis</i> Infection and a Literature Review

Toxocariasis is a parasitic zoonosis caused by ascarid nematodes of dogs (<i>Toxocara canis</i>) or cats (<i>Toxocara cati</i>). Transmission to humans can occur in various ways, most commonly through the ingestion of infective embryonated eggs in soil or on vegetables or fru...

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Main Authors: Anna Nikopoulou, Lazaros Sideras, Athanasia Marina Peristeri, Panagiota Ligda, Olympia Akritidou, Smaragda Sotiraki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Microbiology Research
Subjects:
<i>Toxocara</i>
myocarditis
eosinophilia
visceral larva migrans
zoonoses
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/16/3/58
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