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What is the typical time course of visceral toxocariasis from initial infection to manifestation of symptoms?
The time from initial infection to manifestation of symptoms can range from weeks to years, as the larval migration and immune response are chronic processes.
What are some common clinical manifestations of visceral toxocariasis seen in children?
Common manifestations in children include fever, hepatomegaly, respiratory symptoms like cough or wheezing, and neurological symptoms like seizures or encephalopathy.
What diagnostic tests are typically used to confirm visceral toxocariasis?
There are no specific diagnostic tests mentioned, but tests looking for eosinophilia and serological tests for antibodies to Toxocara antigens are likely useful.
For treatment of severe pulmonary or ocular toxocariasis, what adjunctive therapy is recommended along with antihelminthics?
Corticosteroids are recommended as an adjunctive therapy along with antihelminthic drugs for severe pulmonary or ocular toxocariasis.
What is the prognosis for patients with neurological involvement from visceral toxocariasis?
The prognosis is poor for patients with neurological involvement, as the text states deaths have resulted from neurologic manifestations due to larval invasion of the central nervous system.
Based on the information provided, give the $\LaTeX$ equation that relates the number of worm pairs (p) to the total worm burden (W).
The information provided does not give enough details to derive an equation relating number of worm pairs to total worm burden.
What percentage of patients recover without any specific antihelminthic therapy according to the passage?
The passage states 'Most patients recover without any specific anthelmintic therapy', but does not provide a specific percentage.
Name the two drugs that are considered treatments of choice for Toxocara infections, according to the passage.
The two drugs stated as treatments of choice are albendazole and mebendazole.
What surgical intervention is mentioned as potentially indicated for some cases of ocular toxocariasis?
The passage states 'Surgery may be indicated in some cases with ocular disease.'
Differentiate the taxonomic classifications of Fasciola hepatica and Capillaria hepatica mentioned in the first line.
Fasciola hepatica is classified as a nematode worm, while Capillaria hepatica is classified as a trematode.
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