Nematodes: Visceral Larval Migrans

Question 1

What do Visceral Larval Migrans cause?

Answer 1

damage to the body’s internal organs caused by a migrating roundworm larva

Question 2

What are the causative parasites of Visceral Larval Migrans?

3

Answer 2

1. Toxocara canis
2. Toxocara cati
3. Baylisascaris procyonis

Question 3

What are the animal symptoms/syndrome for Visceral Larval Migrans?
(3)

Answer 3

1. malnourishment
2. vomiting
3. diarrhea

Question 4

Where do Visceral Larval Migrans occur?

Answer 4

warm, moist climates

Question 5

How are Visceral Larval Migrans transmitted?

2

Answer 5

1. ingestion of infective worm eggs

2. fecal/oral contact

Question 6

How are Visceral Larval Migrans diagnosed?

3

Answer 6

1. CBC
2. Serology
3. ELISA test

Question 7

How are Visceral Larval Migrans controlled and prevented?

4

Answer 7

1. Personal hygiene
2. Regular deworming of dogs and cats
3. Prevent contamination of soil w/ dog, cat feces
4. Keep children from eating dirt or putting dirty objects in their mouth