Zoonoses of people and their pets: a US perspective on significant pet-associated parasitic diseases Michael Paul, Lonnie King, Ellen P. Carlin Trends in Parasitology Volume 26, Issue 4, Pages 153-154 (April 2010) DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2010.01.008 Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Toxocara canis eggs, some containing infective larvae, taken under direct interference contrast (DIC) microscopy. Toxocara spp. commonly parasitize dogs and cats. Humans may become infected by ingesting larvated eggs (from contaminated soil or vegetables) or larvae in undercooked animal tissue. Administration of broad-spectrum parasiticides along with regular veterinary care can help control these and other zoonotic infections. Toxocara image provided by Dwight D. Bowman. Image design by Araceli Lucio-Forster. Trends in Parasitology 2010 26, 153-154DOI: (10.1016/j.pt.2010.01.008) Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd Terms and Conditions