Watch the video & take notes on a sheet of paper

 

Once you have registered on Medscape, reach the page http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/738518
When you have finished, try to answer to the questions below and then :

• Prove what you understood by reading the transcription which is under the screen
• Prepare a synthesis and are ready to exchange your point of view with a binomial
• Search the meaning of words that you do not know in a dictionary (online for example), raise these words in a book to be able to review them easily
• Practice the pronunciation of all medical terms with an online sound dictionary

LCDR Paul T. Cantey, Neglected Infections of Poverty – Toxocariasis – Medscape – Mar 28, 2011.

Questions

1. What population is at risk?
2. What are the different neglected infections of poverty?
3. How do humans become infected?
4. What is the seroprevalence of infection with Toxocara  in the US?
5. What are the risk factors,
6. Is contamination common? In which areas?
7. Clinical forms:
8. First form – Characteristics, signs & symptoms:
9. First form in adults:
10. Second form – Signs & symptoms-
11. Third form – Signs & symptoms
12. Diagnosis:
13. Treatment: