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SUBMITTER: Lee RM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4148222 | biostudies-other | 2014 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Lee Rachel M RM Moore Laura B LB Bottazzi Maria Elena ME Hotez Peter J PJ
PLoS neglected tropical diseases 20140828 8
Toxocariasis is an important neglected tropical disease that can manifest as visceral or ocular larva migrans, or covert toxocariasis. All three forms pose a public health problem and cause significant morbidity in areas of high prevalence. To determine the burden of toxocariasis in North America, we conducted a systematic review of the literature following PRISMA guidelines. We found 18 articles with original prevalence, incidence, or case data for toxocariasis. Prevalence estimates ranged from ...[more]