Toxocara canis: A form of nematode found in the dog. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Toxocara canis is available below.
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A species of parasitic nematode found in the intestine of dogs. Lesions in the brain, liver, eye, kidney, and lung are caused by migrating larvae. In humans, these larvae do not follow normal patterns and may produce visceral larva migrans (LARVA MIGRANS, VISCERAL). - (Source - Diseases Database)
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