The importance of preventive measures to prevent the occurrence of toxocarosis in humans is very high. It is a complex medical and veterinary problem and is of national importance. All actions to reduce the development of the risks of the spread of this helminthiosis should be carried out not only on an individual basis. To carry out measures to prevent toxocarias in humans, it is necessary to involve social and communal services.
Prevention of invasion should be addressed only in an integrated manner. One of the most important aspects in this is the examination of domestic dogs by a veterinarian and timely de-worming. It is also necessary to fight against homeless animals. No less important for the prevention of toxocarias is the observance of hygiene measures by children and adults:
- After any contact with pets, especially dogs, and soil, hand hygiene is necessary;
- Treatment of vegetables containing soil particles should be thorough;
- Children's playgrounds are not allowed for pets, they should also be protected from visiting homeless people;
- It is also necessary to conduct public education activities aimed at increasing the literacy of people about the ways of infection with these parasites.
Toxicosis Prevention Memorandum Many people are aware of the danger posed by infestation by the larvae of these parasites, but due to the fact that educational work to prevent it is practically not conducted anywhere, most people underestimate the importance of observing preventive measures. Due to the fact that only they are able in most cases to prevent the emergence of mass infection by toxocarosis, it is necessary to conduct explanatory work among all categories of people. Increasing literacy on this topic will save many from the onset of infection. Everyone should know and follow the rules for the prevention of toxocariasis. It is best to have a small memo at home, knowledge of the rules from which you can avoid accidental infection:
- Strict adherence to the rules of personal hygiene, which should be taught to children from infancy;
- Regular de-worming of pets;
- Taking the necessary measures to reduce the number of stray animals;
- Carrying out of dogs in specially designated places;
- Wash and pour boiling water on vegetables, greens and fruits before eating them;
- An important preventive measure to prevent infection with toxocariasis is the carrying out of sufficient heat treatment of meat;
- Playgrounds, school and garden areas, as well as parks and parks should be protected from visiting animals;
- In children's sandboxes regular replacement of municipal services with sand is necessary;
- The destruction of insects, flies and cockroaches, mechanical vectors of helminth eggs is also of great importance in the fight against the spread of these parasites;
- Persons at risk for developing toxocarias should undergo a regular preventive examination.
If you comply with the rules of this note, you can significantly reduce the risk of the onset and development of this dangerous helminthiasis. Particular attention should be given to conducting educational work on the prevention of toxocarias among children, most often prone to infestation. It is also necessary, when the first suspicious signs of helminthiosis develop, to consult a specialist and, if confirmed, undergo timely treatment of the disease.