About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of Toxocariasis, a parasitic infection caused by roundworms, on both pets and humans.

You may think of Toxocara, or roundworms, as parasites that only affect dogs and…

Topics covered

• Toxocariasis
• roundworms
• parasites
• pets
• human health

Keywords

• Toxocariasis
• roundworms
• parasites
• dogs
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Toxocara

Places: dogs

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