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What is the typical time course of visceral toxocariasis from initial infection to manifestation of symptoms?
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?
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?
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?
For treatment of severe pulmonary or ocular toxocariasis, what adjunctive therapy is recommended along with antihelminthics?
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What is the prognosis for patients with neurological involvement from visceral toxocariasis?
What is the prognosis for patients with neurological involvement from visceral toxocariasis?
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Based on the information provided, give the $\LaTeX$ equation that relates the number of worm pairs (p) to the total worm burden (W).
Based on the information provided, give the $\LaTeX$ equation that relates the number of worm pairs (p) to the total worm burden (W).
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What percentage of patients recover without any specific antihelminthic therapy according to the passage?
What percentage of patients recover without any specific antihelminthic therapy according to the passage?
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Name the two drugs that are considered treatments of choice for Toxocara infections, according to the passage.
Name the two drugs that are considered treatments of choice for Toxocara infections, according to the passage.
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What surgical intervention is mentioned as potentially indicated for some cases of ocular toxocariasis?
What surgical intervention is mentioned as potentially indicated for some cases of ocular toxocariasis?
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Differentiate the taxonomic classifications of Fasciola hepatica and Capillaria hepatica mentioned in the first line.
Differentiate the taxonomic classifications of Fasciola hepatica and Capillaria hepatica mentioned in the first line.
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