Dear Tub,
Toxicaria is a "a round worm carried in the intestines of dogs and its
potential to infect humans" and cause a zoogenic desease. However,
"The Bays and Remuera Times" reported that zoologist Dr Anne Stewart
"submitted evidence that dogs are a significant risk to players on
sports fields is not substantiated. She said the threat of Toxicaria
[...] is considered a low risk in New Zealand." (Rebecca Milne, "Dog
owners muzzled" _The Bays and Remuera Times_, Archived News, June 25,
2003).
The human risk of carrying roundworm is "extremely rare", but
"roundworms can affect humans, resulting in a condition called
Visceral Larva Migrans. The roundworm larvae migrate around in the
tissue of a person's abdominal organs, causing damage to the organs
which can sometimes be severe and even fatal. Humans are not the
definitive host and roundworms will not develop into adult worms in
them. People most at risk of developing Visceral Larva Migrans are
children, especially if they have been eating dirt." (Source:
Lancashire Heeler Information Website,
<http://www.msnw15432.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/worms.htm>).
I couldn't understand from your question, if you meant statistics for
canine Toxicaria or for Visceral Larva Migrans. If you are still
inetersted in an answer, you might want to consider re-posting the
question, as it is about to expire. |
