SCIENTIFIC POSTER_Tania Rocha_2 Purpose: Toxocariasis is an infection caused by an intestinal nematode found in dogs and cats (Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati). It typically affects children below 10 years of age, when they ingest contaminated soil or food. The larvae migrate through the vessels of the optic nerve to the vitreous cavity and induce an intense inflammatory reaction. Chronic endophthalmitis (25%), posterior granulomas...

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