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Visceral Larva Migrans


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Alternate Names : Larva Migrans Visceralis, Ocular Larva Migrans, Toxocariasis

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Visceral Larva Migrans Symptoms & Signs

Individuals with mild infections may have no symptoms

More serious infections are marked by fever, irritability, abdominal pain, and occasionally itchy skin lesions such as hives.

Pulmonary symptoms are common and include cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.

If the eyes are infected, loss of vision and crossed eyes (strabismus) may occur.

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Review Date : 8/4/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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