Research & Literature

Pulmonary Toxocariasis: Initial and Follow-Up CT Findings in 63 Patients.

Lee KH, Kim TJ, Lee KW

AJR. American journal of roentgenology 2015; (204(6)):1203-11 doi:10.2214/AJR.14.13700.

Production of Toxocara cati TES-120 Recombinant Antigen and Comparison with its T. canis Homolog for Serodiagnosis of Toxocariasis.

Zahabiun F, Sadjjadi SM, Yunus MH, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2015; (93(2)):319-25 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.15-0190.

Levels of Toxocara infections in dogs and cats from urban Vietnam together with associated risk factors for transmission.

Anh NT, Thuy DT, Hoan DH, et al.

Journal of helminthology 2016; (90(4)):508-10 doi:10.1017/S0022149X15000619.

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxocara infection among children in Shandong and Jilin provinces, China.

Cong W, Meng QF, You HL, et al.

Acta tropica 2015; (152()):215-219 doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.09.008.

Development of a Luminex Bead Based Assay for Diagnosis of Toxocariasis Using Recombinant Antigens Tc-CTL-1 and Tc-TES-26.

Anderson JP, Rascoe LN, Levert K, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2015; (9(10)):e0004168 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0004168.

Clinical experience in treatment of diffuse unilateral subretinal neuroretinitis.

Relhan N, Pathengay A, Raval V, et al.

Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) 2015; (9()):1799-805 doi:10.2147/OPTH.S86989.

HEPATIC VISCERAL LARVA MIGRANS DUE TO TOXOCARA CANIS IN A 72-YEAR-OLD MAN.

Ko KD, Lee JJ, Kim KK, et al.

The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health 2015; (46(2)):181-3.

Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Patients with Ocular Toxocariasis in China.

Liu Y, Zhang Q, Li J, et al.

Ophthalmologica. Journal international d'ophtalmologie. International journal of ophthalmology. Zeitschrift fur Augenheilkunde 2016; (235(2)):97-105 doi:10.1159/000443215.

Hepatic visceral larva migrans, a resilient entity on imaging: Experience from a tertiary liver center.

Laroia ST, Rastogi A, Bihari C, et al.

Tropical parasitology 2016; (6(1)):56-68 doi:10.4103/2229-5070.175100.

Chronic polyarthritis as isolated manifestation of toxocariasis.

Viola GR, Giacomin MF, França CM, et al.

Revista brasileira de reumatologia 2016; (56(2)):185-7.

A Rare Cause of Hypereosinophilia: A Case Report.

Merdin A, Ogur E, Çiçek Kolak Ç, Avcı Merdin F

Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi 2016; (40(2)):114-6 doi:10.5152/tpd.2016.4211.

Prevalence and risk factors for patent Toxocara infections in cats and cat owners' attitude towards deworming.

Nijsse R, Ploeger HW, Wagenaar JA, Mughini-Gras L

Parasitology research 2016; (115(12)):4519-4525 doi:10.1007/s00436-016-5242-8.

Imaging of Eosinophilic Lung Diseases.

Price M, Gilman MD, Carter BW, et al.

Radiologic clinics of North America 2016; (54(6)):1151-1164 doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2016.05.008.

Intravitreal Administration of Ranibizumab and Bevacizumab for Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Ocular Toxocariasis: A Case Report.

Yoon DY, Woo SJ

Ocular immunology and inflammation 2018; (26(4)):639-641 doi:10.1080/09273948.2016.1239744.

Seroepidemiological Study of Toxocariasis in the Owners of Domestic Cats and Dogs in Mashhad, Northeastern Iran.

Berenji F, Pouryousef A, Fata A, et al.

Iranian journal of parasitology 2016; (11(2)):265-268.

Genetic analysis of Toxocara cati (Nematoda: Ascarididae) from Guangdong province, subtropical China.

He X, Lv MN, Liu GH, Lin RQ

Mitochondrial DNA. Part A, DNA mapping, sequencing, and analysis 2018; (29(1)):132-135 doi:10.1080/24701394.2016.1258404.

Abdominal Mass Secondary to Human Toxocariasis.

Ghoroobi J, Mohajerzadeh L, Khoddami M, et al.

APSP journal of case reports 2017; (8(1)):4 doi:10.21699/ajcr.v8i1.490.

Prevalence of Toxocara antibodies among patients clinically suspected to have ocular toxocariasis: A retrospective descriptive study in Sri Lanka.

Iddawela D, Ehambaram K, Bandara P

BMC ophthalmology 2017; (17(1)):50 doi:10.1186/s12886-017-0444-0.

Treatment of larva migrans syndrome with long-term administration of albendazole.

Hombu A, Yoshida A, Kikuchi T, et al.

Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi 2019; (52(1)):100-105 doi:10.1016/j.jmii.2017.07.002.

Hepatic Visceral Larva Migrans Causing Hepatic Venous Thrombosis and Prolonged Fever.

Kaur J, Gupta A, Wadhwa N

Indian pediatrics 2017; (54(10)):882-884 doi:10.1007/s13312-017-1155-6.

Neglected parasitic infection: toxocariasis.

Tomoda Y, Futami S, Sumida K, Tanaka K

BMJ case reports 2018; (2018()) doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-224492.

Albendazole Induced Recurrent Acute Toxic Hepatitis: A Case Report.

Bilgic Y, Yilmaz C, Cagin YF, et al.

Acta gastro-enterologica Belgica 2017; (80(2)):309-311.

Clinical course and treatment outcomes of toxocariasis-related eosinophilic disorder.

Yoon SY, Baek S, Park SY, et al.

Medicine 2018; (97(37)):e12361 doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000012361.

[Visceral larva migrans syndrome and hepatic abscess: A case report].

Arighi P, Hausbauer GE, Vázquez MG, Nastri M

Archivos argentinos de pediatria 2018; (116(6)):e753-e756 doi:10.5546/aap.2018.e753.

Survey of German pet owners quantifying endoparasitic infection risk and implications for deworming recommendations.

Strube C, Neubert A, Springer A, von Samson-Himmelstjerna G

Parasites & vectors 2019; (12(1)):203 doi:10.1186/s13071-019-3410-2.

Toxocariasis Suspected of Having Infiltrated Directly from the Liver to the Lung through the Diaphragm.

Kakimoto M, Murata M, Mitsumoto-Kaseida F, et al.

Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) 2019; (58(18)):2737-2741 doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.2716-19.

Ocular Toxocariasis: Long-Term Follow-Up and Prognosis of Patients following Vitrectomy.

Zhang T, Guo D, Xu G, Jiang R

Ocular immunology and inflammation 2020; (28(3)):517-523 doi:10.1080/09273948.2019.1597897.

Human Toxocara Infection: Allergy and Immune Responses.

Zibaei M, Shayesteh Z, Moradi N, Bahadory S

Anti-inflammatory & anti-allergy agents in medicinal chemistry 2019; (18(2)):82-90 doi:10.2174/1871523018666181210115840.

Human toxocariasis - A look at a neglected disease through an epidemiological 'prism'.

Rostami A, Ma G, Wang T, et al.

Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases 2019; (74()):104002 doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2019.104002.

French national survey of dog and cat owners on the deworming behaviour and lifestyle of pets associated with the risk of endoparasites.

Roussel C, Drake J, Ariza JM

Parasites & vectors 2019; (12(1)):480 doi:10.1186/s13071-019-3712-4.

Toxocariasis of the Nervous System.

Meliou M, Mavridis IN, Pyrgelis ES, Agapiou E

Acta parasitologica 2020; (65(2)):291-299 doi:10.2478/s11686-019-00166-1.

Neurotoxocariasis.

Nicoletti A

Advances in parasitology 2020; (109()):219-231 doi:10.1016/bs.apar.2020.01.007.

Current epidemic situation of human toxocariasis in China.

Kong L, Peng HJ

Advances in parasitology 2020; (109()):433-448 doi:10.1016/bs.apar.2020.01.016.

Prevalence of Toxocariasis and Its Risk Factors in Patients with Eosinophilia in Korea.

Song HB, Lee D, Jin Y, et al.

The Korean journal of parasitology 2020; (58(4)):413-419 doi:10.3347/kjp.2020.58.4.413.

A new ELISA and western blot technique based on recombinant TES antigen and/or larval antigen for the detection of toxocariasis in humans.

Raulf MK, Jordan D, Auer H, et al.

Parasitology 2021; (148(3)):333-340 doi:10.1017/S0031182020002085.

Clinical Features and Prognostic Factors in Northern Chinese Patients with Peripheral Granuloma Type of Ocular Toxocariasis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Wang H, Tao Y

Ocular immunology and inflammation 2021; (29(7-8)):1259-1264 doi:10.1080/09273948.2020.1804592.

Cerebral Toxocariasis as a Cause of Epilepsy: A Pediatric Case.

Bossi G, Bruno R, Novati S, et al.

Neuropediatrics 2021; (52(2)):142-145 doi:10.1055/s-0040-1721701.

The first two cases of neurotoxocariasis in Taiwan.

Lee KP, Shen PC, Shih YC, et al.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi 2021; (120(7)):1520-1525 doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2021.01.025.

Serosurvey and associated risk factors of anti-Toxocara spp. antibodies in bovines from slaughterhouses of southeastern Brazil.

Giudice PAF, Lescano SAZ, Gonzáles WHR, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2021; (14(1)):250 doi:10.1186/s13071-021-04755-w.

Measurement of the IgG Avidity Index in the Diagnosis of Clinical Toxocariasis Patients.

Menu E, Kopec L, Luciani L, et al.

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (10(9)) doi:10.3390/pathogens10091086.

Detection of Toxocara cati Larvae from Ostrich and Wild Boar Meat Intended for Human Consumption.

Michelutti A, Sgubin S, Falcaro C, et al.

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (10(10)) doi:10.3390/pathogens10101290.

Toxocariasis affecting brain stem and skull base.

Gomez Serrano M, Jimenez Rodriguez-Madridejos R, Merino Menendez S, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2021; (21(1)):1242 doi:10.1186/s12879-021-06867-1.

NONINVASIVE DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGY OF OCULAR TOXOCARIASIS BASED ON CLINICAL FEATURES.

Jiang Z, Sun L, Huang L, et al.

Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2022; (42(5)):934-941 doi:10.1097/IAE.0000000000003388.

Clinical and Laboratory Findings among Patients with Toxocariasis in Medic Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2017-2019.

Phuc LDV, Loi CB, Quang HH, et al.

Iranian journal of parasitology 2021; (16(4)):538-547 doi:10.18502/ijpa.v16i4.7864.

Therapy and Prevention for Human Toxocariasis.

Magnaval JF, Bouhsira E, Fillaux J

Microorganisms 2022; (10(2)) doi:10.3390/microorganisms10020241.

[Toxocariasis in children: analysis of 85 cases in a paediatric hospital in Argentina].

Juárez XS, Delgado M, Matteucci ED, et al.

Revista chilena de infectologia : organo oficial de la Sociedad Chilena de Infectologia 2021; (38(6)):761-767 doi:10.4067/s0716-10182021000600761.

A Retrospective Study of the Efficacy of Albendazole and Diethylcarbamazine for the Treatment of Human Toxocariasis.

Magnaval JF, Fillaux J, Berry A

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) 2022; (11(7)) doi:10.3390/pathogens11070813.

Ocular Toxocariasis Associated with Blurred Vision and Visual Impairment: Report of Four Cases.

Zibaei M, Mahdavi FS, Firoozeh F, et al.

Iranian journal of parasitology 2022; (17(1)):118-123 doi:10.18502/ijpa.v17i1.9034.

Immunochemical studies of Toxocara canis proteases.

Abou-El-Naga IF, El-Nassery SMF, Sharaf IA

Tropical biomedicine 2022; (39(3)):315-320 doi:10.47665/tb.39.3.002.

Evaluation of new Toxocara canis chimeric antigens as an alternative to conventional TES-Ag for anti-Toxocara antibodies detection.

Mesa-Arango JA, Olave-Velandia AM, García-Montoya GM, et al.

Heliyon 2022; (8(10)):e11144 doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11144.

Environmental Contamination of Different Areas of Isfahan Province of Iran with Toxocara spp. Eggs using Molecular Methods.

Pourshahbazi G, Khanahmad H, Khadivi R, et al.

Advanced biomedical research 2022; (11()):72 doi:10.4103/abr.abr_36_22.

Deglycosylation of Excretory-Secretory Antigens of the Second-Stage Larvae of Toxocara cati Improves Its Efficacy in the Diagnosis of Human Toxocariasis.

Pouryousef A, Sarkari B, Mootabi Alavi A, et al.

Journal of tropical medicine 2023; (2023()):3024063 doi:10.1155/2023/3024063.

Review of Toxocariasis at a Children's Hospital Prompting Need for Public Health Interventions.

Fortini MB, Erickson TA, Leining LM, et al.

The Pediatric infectious disease journal 2023; (42(10)):862-866 doi:10.1097/INF.0000000000004042.

Prevalence of Toxocara eggs in Latin American parks: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Bonilla-Aldana DK, Morales-Garcia LV, Ulloque Badaracco JR, et al.

Le infezioni in medicina 2023; (31(3)):329-349 doi:10.53854/liim-3103-7.

Who Let the Dogs Out? Unmasking the Neglected: A Semi-Systematic Review on the Enduring Impact of Toxocariasis, a Prevalent Zoonotic Infection.

Henke K, Ntovas S, Xourgia E, et al.

International journal of environmental research and public health 2023; (20(21)) doi:10.3390/ijerph20216972.

Presumptive pulmonary toxocariasis in a patient affected by acute myeloid leukemia and Hodgkin lymphoma: case report and review of the literature in immunocompromised hosts.

Lupia T, Crisà E, Sangiorgio V, et al.

Le infezioni in medicina 2024; (32(1)):103-112 doi:10.53854/liim-3201-14.

Seroprevalence of Canine Toxocariasis in Three Rural Areas of Fars Province, Southern Iran.

Pouryousef A, Hashemi SM, Omidian M, et al.

Iranian journal of parasitology 2024; (19(1)):38-44 doi:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15191.

[Atypical ocular toxocariasis in a child: A case report].

Krichene MA, Hasnaoui I, Hassina S, et al.

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie 2024; (47(6)):104191 doi:10.1016/j.jfo.2024.104191.

Atypical Toxocara canis-Induced Hepatic Visceral Larva Migrans: Diagnostic Challenges and Literature Review.

Huynh TM, Tran KQL, Dinh TH, et al.

The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi 2024; (83(6)):247-252 doi:10.4166/kjg.2024.051.

Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (Ozurdex) for Ocular Toxocariasis.

Zhou Y, Zhen F, Wu J, et al.

Journal of ophthalmology 2024; (2024()):6685092 doi:10.1155/2024/6685092.

Prevalence of Toxocara infection and associated risk factors: a cross-sectional study in Zhejiang, China.

Yang Y, Zhong D, Wu H, et al.

Infectious diseases of poverty 2025; (14(1)):43 doi:10.1186/s40249-025-01312-w.

Human toxocariasis.

Lopez-Alamillo S, Padyala P, Carey M, et al.

Clinical microbiology reviews 2025; (38(3)):e0010123 doi:10.1128/cmr.00101-23.

The potential relationship between Toxocara canis infection and epilepsy in a rat model.

Salama AM, Elgendy DI, Elmahy RA, et al.

Parasitology research 2025; (124(9)):98 doi:10.1007/s00436-025-08528-7.

Soil-transmitted helminth eggs in public areas of Azores archipelago, Portugal.

Teixeira R, Lozano J, Flor I, et al.

Parasitology international 2026; (111()):103166 doi:10.1016/j.parint.2025.103166.

Toxocariasis, risk and protective factors, and mental health difficulties in early childhood: a comparison of marginalised Roma communities and the majority population.

Fiľakovská Bobáková D, Kalinova Z, Hatalová E, Halanova M

Parasitology research 2025; (124(9)):106 doi:10.1007/s00436-025-08557-2.

Visceral larva migrans among hospitalized patients in Poland: analysis of national hospital discharge data from 2014 to 2023.

Kanecki K, Lewtak K, Szot P, et al.

Scientific reports 2025; (15(1)):34752 doi:10.1038/s41598-025-18345-8.

Toxocara Seroprevalence in Europe and Considerations for Future Research.

Cobzaru RG, Ripa CV, Ursu RG, et al.

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) 2025; (14(11)) doi:10.3390/pathogens14111117.

First quantitative assessment of the effects of parasite control in dogs and cats in the UK.

Giannelli A, Antonopoulos A, Elsheikha HM, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2025; (18(1)):498 doi:10.1186/s13071-025-07137-8.

Neutrophils in Toxocara canis infection: Effector functions, immune evasion and crosstalk with type 2 immunity.

Abou-El-Naga IF

Microbial pathogenesis 2026; (211()):108267 doi:10.1016/j.micpath.2025.108267.

Unilateral Vision Loss in a Child Revealing Ocular Toxocariasis.

El Korno O, Hilali Z, Tachfouti S, et al.

Cureus 2025; (17(12)):e99150 doi:10.7759/cureus.99150.

Toxocariasis in internationally adopted children: Seroprevalence, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Monti N, Manciulli T, Bianchi L, et al.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases 2026; (165()):108448 doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108448.