Toxocara canis

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Toxocara_canis
GPTKB entity
Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf parasitic roundworm
gptkbp:adultWormLength up to 18 cm
gptkbp:cause gptkb:toxocariasis
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Werner
gptkbp:describedYear 1782
gptkbp:diagnosedBy serology
stool examination
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:eggAppearance thick-shelled, pitted
gptkbp:eggColor unembryonated
gptkbp:eggSurvival years in soil
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ascarididae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Toxocara
gptkbp:hostedBy gptkb:dog
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Toxocara canis
gptkbp:infects humans
canids
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larvalMigration ocular
visceral
gptkbp:lifeCycle gptkb:meat
adult
larva
direct
gptkbp:order gptkb:Ascaridida
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Nematoda
gptkbp:prevention hygiene
deworming dogs
gptkbp:publicHealthConcern yes
gptkbp:relatedTo Toxocara cati
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:transmissionRoute fecal-oral
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:albendazole
gptkb:mebendazole
gptkbp:zoonotic true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ascaridida
gptkb:Ascarididae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6