Toxocara cati

**Semantic type:** Animal

**Definition:** A species of parasitic nematodes in the genus Toxocara where felids are the definitive host. Paratenic hosts include invertebrates, birds, and rodents. Human infection most commonly occurs in children through accidental ingestion of larvated eggs from a contaminated environment.

**Synonyms:** - Cat Roundworm - Feline Roundworm - TOXOCARA CATI