Addressing Toxocara in humans and companion animals as a public health issue

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dc.contributor.advisorCardinale, Jean A.
dc.contributor.advisorMyers, Robert
dc.contributor.advisorZimbler-DeLorenzo, Heather
dc.contributor.authorNaclerio, Allison
dc.date.accessioned2018-06-12T15:26:18Z
dc.date.available2018-06-12T15:26:18Z
dc.date.issued2018-04-16
dc.descriptionThesis completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Alfred University Honors Program.en_US
dc.description.abstractToxocara canis and Toxocara cati are zoonotic parasites that primarily infect dogs and cats. Toxocara is especially relevant to human health because humans frequently live in close contact with companion animals. Young animals are at risk for complications while adult dogs and cats rarely experience severe illness due to Toxocara infection. Infected humans can develop toxocariasis, which can be very dangerous. Both humans and animals can become infected by accidently ingesting Toxocara eggs. Because Toxocara eggs can persist in the environment under harsh conditions and for very long periods of time, infection is significant health concern. The issue of Toxocara is not currently being addressed properly. In order to comprehensively and effectively address Toxocara infection, public health initiatives targeting human health, animal health, and Toxocara in the environment must be implemented to decrease incidence and prevalence of Toxocara infection.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10829/8198
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relation.ispartofHerrick Libraryen_US
dc.rights.urihttps://libraries.alfred.edu/AURA/termsofuseen_US
dc.subjectHonors thesisen_US
dc.subjectToxocaraen_US
dc.subjectHealthen_US
dc.subjectAnimalsen_US
dc.titleAddressing Toxocara in humans and companion animals as a public health issueen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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