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Nematode - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roundworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites of the cat. They can be an important cause of illness, and even death, in kittens. As their name implies, these are large-bodied round worms, averaging about 3-6 inches in length. ... The scientific name for the feline roundworm is Toxocara cati.
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Transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and control of roundworms (ascarids, Toxascaris leonina, Toxocara canis) in dogs. ... How are roundworm infestations in pets diagnosed?
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Some scientists have estimated that there may be as many as half a million more unkown species of roundworm yet to be discovered, an estimate based on the fact that many new species are still being discovered, that relatively few people are looking for more species, and that most roundworms look pretty much alike.
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Types of Parasitic Roundworm Diseases ... With the exception of the parasitic roundworm that causes trichinosis, mature adult roundworms eventually end up or live in human intestines and cause infection and disease. ... School-age children are particularly at risk for parasitic roundworm infections.
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