There is no direct person to person transmission. The larva causes damage to the abdominal organs or the eye. Cough, fever, wheezing, rash, inflammation of the liver, other abdominal, organs, and lymph glands. However, most infections are asymptomatic. Weeks or months, depending upon the intensity of infection.
Most patients recover without specific therapy.
There is no proven therapy, although thiabendazole, mebendazole, diethylcarbamazine, and other anti-helminthics have been used. Prevent Toxocara eggs from contaminating the environment and children from ingesting the eggs. Dogs and cats should be treated for Toxocara and other worm infections. Prevent contamination of soil by dog and cat feces in areas immediately adjacent to houses and children s play areas. Children should be educated about not eating dirt or putting dirty objects in their mouth.