Comparison of Toxocariasis Frequency in Hyper- eosinophilic and Non-Eosinophilic Individuals Referred to Abadan Health Centers

Background: Toxocariasis is a zoonotic helminthic infection of humans and animals caused by the larvae of intestinal parasites of dogs and cats (Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, respectively). These nematodes develop in to their adult stage in the intestines of cats and dogs. Three clinical entitie...

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Main Authors: Sharif Maraghi, Mohammad Jafar Yadyad, Fatemeh Shamakhteh, Seyed Mahmoud Latifi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alborz University of Medical Sciences 2014-07-01
Series:International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
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Online Access:http://enterpathog.abzums.ac.ir/PDF/ijep-2-15908.pdf