Infection of a human with the common canine roundworm (Toxocara canis) causes a condition known as:

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Infection with Toxocara canis causes visceral larva migrans, which is a condition where the larvae migrate through the body's organs and tissues causing various symptoms such as fever, cough, and abdominal pain. Cutaneous larva migrans is caused by hookworms, ringworm is a fungal infection, and toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite found in cat feces.

Infection of a Human with the Common Canine Roundworm (Toxocara