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Not a pretty story, but one that must be told, Dear Reader, for roundworms are indeed, important and literally everywhere. Most are benign, quite a few beneficial, but alas, there be a few noisome species that infect our favorite domestics and Read on should you have an inquiring mind, ... What, another esoteric group?
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Types of Parasitic Roundworm Diseases ... With the exception of the parasitic roundworm that causes trichinosis, mature adult roundworms eventually end up or live in human intestines and cause infection and disease. ... School-age children are particularly at risk for parasitic roundworm infections.
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Dogs & Puppies ... Cats & Kitten ... ANSWERING YOUR; QUESTIONS; ABOUT; ROUNDWORMS...
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T. leonina can infect both dogs and cats so identifying this roundworm might be helpful in indicating which pets in the household are at risk for further contagion.
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Nematode - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites of the cat. They can be an important cause of illness, and even death, in kittens. As their name implies, these are large-bodied round worms, averaging about 3-6 inches in length. ... The scientific name for the feline roundworm is Toxocara cati.
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Some scientists have estimated that there may be as many as half a million more unkown species of roundworm yet to be discovered, an estimate based on the fact that many new species are still being discovered, that relatively few people are looking for more species, and that most roundworms look pretty much alike.
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Transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and control of roundworms (ascarids, Toxascaris leonina, Toxocara canis) in dogs. ... How are roundworm infestations in pets diagnosed?
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