TOXOCARA CANIS
\tˌɒksəkˈɑːɹə kˈaniz], \tˌɒksəkˈɑːɹə kˈaniz], \t_ˌɒ_k_s_ə_k_ˈɑː_ɹ_ə k_ˈa_n_i_z]\
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A species of parasitic nematode found in the intestine of dogs. Lesions in the brain, liver, eye, kidney, and lung are caused by migrating larvae. In humans, these larvae do not follow normal patterns and may produce visceral larva migrans (LARVA MIGRANS, VISCERAL).
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