You see a young child for evaluation of fever abdominal


Question: You see a young child for evaluation of fever, abdominal pain, enlarged liver and eosinophilia. You suspect toxocariasis from Toxacara canis or cati. Which of the following statements is false about Toxocara?

A. It can result in retinal lesions that can impair vision

B. It is caused by the larvae of the "dog or cat ascaris" that wander through the body unable to find the lung to complete their life cycle

C. It is associated with persons who eat dirt

D. It can be spread by contact with human feces

E. It is often found in young puppies or kittens

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