[Toxocarosis in the Lódź region over the years 1996-2000].

In the paper epidemiologic analysis of toxocarosis with socio-medical background in humans in the Lódź macroregion over the years 1996-2000 was carried out. It was found that 58.2% of toxocarosis cases represent asymptomatic invasions occurring more often in town residents. The clinical form "minor" pertained the country residents, patients of elementary education and the group "pupil-student". The "major" form of toxocarosis was found in the country residents, young people, and patients over 60 years old.