Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are risk factors for getting serious parasite like toxocariasis? i live in the uk, i rarely am in contact with animals is risk still high ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Clean all produce: Toxoplasma may be acquired from eating produce contaminated by feces of animals specially cat way to eradicate is to clean through all produce and vegetables. Do not drink contaminated water. Cook meat thoroughly specially beef and pork. Good luck.
Answered 10/31/2014
3.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What's the risk of using thiabenzadole to treat toxocariasis in the eye during pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I do anything to help me keep my eye? I have toxocariasis since was 2 and now my infected eye is showing symptoms of failure. I'm already in edta
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Afraid to let my kids play outside..scared of them getting ocular toxocariasis. If they stick hands in mouth, etc before washing. They're little. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What parasites can you get from animals and what do they look like?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When cooking, I touch raw meat and then touch refrig handle. My kids open refrig, take snack and eat with hands. Can they get serious parasites? Why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How long after ingestion of parasites does it usually take for someone to show symptoms of toxocariasis?
Was treated for Febrile Virus in Thailand with antibiotic drip. I 54 and male. Can I still carry the parasite? The UK hospital gave me 4 drips?
How do you get toxocariasis?
Could my kids get ocular toxocariasis from playing in dirt/sand & putting fingers in mouth/being around dogs? My kids do both sometimes. Help?
I accidentally might have ingested tiny amounts of dried dog stools.I am worried about toxocariasis and baylisascaris procyonis and am in indiaplshelp?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
