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Puppy worms her way in.

Authors :
Whitten, David
Source :
Australian Doctor; 7/3/2009, p56-56, 1/3p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article reports on the author's observation concerning the Toxicara canis roundworms found in the faeces of their eight-week old female golden Labrador in Australia. It reveals that the roundworms may cause the development of ocular larva migrans (OLM) especially among children. The author stresses that to prevent the disease he ensures that the surroundings is clean and is free from the dog's faeces.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10397116
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Australian Doctor
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
43810702