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Visceral larva migrans - Treatment

Alternative Names

Toxocariasis; Ocular larva migrans; Larva migrans visceralis

Treatment:

This infection usually goes away on its own and may not require treatment. However, some people may need anti-parasitic drugs, such as diethylcarbamazine, albendazole, or mebendazole.

Expectations (prognosis):

Mild infections may go away on their own. Severe infections involving the brain or heart can result in death, but this is rare.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Contact your health care provider if any of the following symptoms develop:

  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Cough
  • Eye problems

A full medical exam is needed to rule out visceral larva migrans. There are many conditions that may cause similar symptoms.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/9/2006
  • D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.