Abstract
Human infection with the dog and cat roundworm, Toxocara anis (T. canis) and Toxocara cati (T. cati), is a result of accidental ngestion of embryonated eggs [1–5]. These roundworms cannot evelop to adult worms in humans, but tissue-migrating larvae may nduce serious complications, such as the visceral larva migrans VLM) or ocular larva migrans (OLM) [1–5]. Although VLM has been ound in various organs, such as the liver, lung, heart, or skin [1–5], nvolvement of the central nervous system (CNS) is extremely rare. here have been several reports of myelitis caused by VLM due to T. anis [2,3]. Here, we report the first patient with myelitis evidently ssociated with VLM due to T. cati infection.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
