Toxocariasis - Diagnosis 

Diagnosing toxocariasis 

See your GP if you have symptoms of toxocariasis.

A blood test can be taken to diagnose the infection.

If the parasites are present in your body, your immune system will produce a specific type of antibody that can be detected in your blood.

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Antibodies
Antibodies and immunoglobins are proteins in the blood. They are produced by the immune system to fight against bacteria, viruses and disease.

Last reviewed: 18/07/2011

Next review due: 18/07/2013

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