Toxocariasis

Toxocariasis

Toxocariasis is a parastic infection caused by roundworms

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Written by bashhh on
We've heard worms coming out of our intestines, but worms in the brain? That's more of a scary thought that is like straight out of a horror movie. However, it happens in real life! A mother of four from Arizona, Rosemary Alvarez got the shock in her life when her doctor told Rosemary that she had a brain tumor. To know more visit The Bashhh! http://bashhh.blogspot.com/2009/02/worms-in-brain-scare-how-did-they-get.html Read Full Story
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Roundworms are common feline parasites that can infect cats of all ages. During a lifetime practically all cats get infected at one time or another because roundworms can even transmit to kittens through the lactating mother. There are two species of roundworm that predominantly infect cats. * Toxocara cati * Toxascaris leonina Eggs of Toxocara cati pass through the [...] Read Full Story
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Out of the numerous intestinal parasites , roundworms and tapeworms are the most common feline parasites that infest cats. The connection between these two intestinal parasites ends here. Roundworms are round and slimy creatures whereas tapeworms are flat and segmented. Read Full Story
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While keeping your pet healthy and happy, a pet owner needs to be aware of various gastrointestinal parasites and how to recognize them in your pet. One of the most common types of parasites pets suffer from is the roundworm. Roundworms can easily be passed from one pet to the next. Depending upon the type of roundworm, it is even possible for your dog to pass roundworms to your cat or for your cat to pass roundworms to your dog. Therefore, it is important to know how to identify these parasites so you can treat them properly and keep your pet healthy. Identifying Roundworms ... Read Full Story
Washington, Nov 30 (IANS) A rare parasitic disease, normally transmitted by contaminated water, has been shown to be transmitted by sex between HIV-positive men. Taiwanese researcher Chieng-Ching Hung, who led the study, had received a doctorate from the University of Antwerp and the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITMA). Amoebiasis, an infection with the single-celled amoeba Entamoebia [...]  
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Using an unconventional approach that they designed, drug discoverers have identified compounds that hold promise for treating leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection that many consider one of the world's most overlooked diseases.  
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Cases of kala azar, a potentially fatal type of parasitic infection, have risen to epidemic levels in southern Sudan, medical workers say. The disease, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is transmitted by a particular species of sand fly and is ...  
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Scientists identify compounds that hold promise for treating parasitic infectionNews-Medical.netThere is no vaccine or drug to prevent the parasitic infection, which is transmitted through sandfly bites. Interest in developing new treatments for ...Potential leishmaniasis treatments studiedUnited Press Internationalall 6 news articles »  
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KHARTOUM, Sudan, Nov 14, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Cases of kala azar, a potentially fatal type of parasitic infection, have risen to epidemic levels in southern Sudan, medical workers say. The disease, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, is ...  
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