10 Questions
What is the treatment of choice for Toxocara infections?
Albendazole
Which medication is no longer available in the United States for Toxocara infections?
Mebendazole
What is the most common outcome for patients with Toxocara infections?
Recovery without any specific anthelmintic therapy
In cases with severe pulmonary and ocular involvement, what additional treatment has been found useful along with antihelminthic treatment?
Corticosteroids
When is surgery indicated in cases of Toxocara infections?
In cases of ocular disease
What are some of the clinical manifestations described in severe cases of Toxocara infection involving the central nervous system?
Seizures, encephalopathy, meningoencephalitis, and transverse myelitis
What is the main cause of deaths described in cases of Toxocara infection?
Neurologic disturbances
What is the primary factor that determines the prognosis in cases of Toxocara infection?
Severity of the disease
What is the significance of corticosteroids in treating Toxocara infections with severe pulmonary and ocular involvement?
Treating the hypersensitivity component of the disease as well
In which organ system would larvae invasion result in seizures, encephalopathy, and myelitis?
Central nervous system (CNS)
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