Toxocariasis

A parasitic infection caused by Toxocara. Humans are infected by the larvae of Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati from dogs and cats respectively. Most cases remain asymptomatic. The parasites may affect the eye, causing diminished vision, or other major organs, causing hepatomegaly, eosinophilia, wheezing, and coughing. (NCI Thesaurus)

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A poison made by certain bacteria, plants, or animals, including insects.

Toxicology: Single Dose Toxicity [Species and Route]

A study that assesses the toxic effects of a compound in animals after a single administration.

Toxicology: Repeat Dose Toxicity [Species, Route, Duration]

A study that assesses the toxic effects of a compound in animals after repeated administrations.

Toxicology: Local Tolerance

A toxicology study that assesses the effects of a substance when administered to a restricted portion of the body.

Toxicology: Carcinogenicity

A study that assesses the toxic effects of a compound in animals after repeated administrations with particular emphasis on determining the carcinogenicity…

Toxicology, Other

This term is used as a form filler when there is no appropriate Toxicology term available.