Term Name: | toxascariasis |
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Definition: | A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves parasitic infection of dogs, cats and foxes with Toxascaris leonina causing damage to the lining of the intestine. The symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:3107] ( DOID:3107 ) |