Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001196
Ascariasis
Infection by nematodes of the genus ASCARIS. Ingestion of infective eggs causes diarrhea and pneumonitis. Its distribution is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation and where human feces are used for fertilizer.
Infection by round worms of the genus TOXOCARA, usually found in wild and domesticated cats and dogs and foxes, except for the larvae, which may produce visceral and ocular larva migrans in man.
Toxocariases
Related Publications
D Frappaz, and
G Damon, and
A Colmant, and
O Richard, and
S Mermet, and
G Teyssier, and
F Freycon