Globalisation and Ocular Parasitic Infections: A Review of Recent Studies

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Globalisation and Ocular Parasitic Infections: A Review of Recent Studies

Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Parasitology - Year 2020, Vol 44, Issue 4

Abstract

Ocular parasitic infections, which lead to significant morbidity and mortality in particular areas, have been shifting from endemic areas to other regions due to tourism, wars and migrations in recent years. This study aimed to review the parasitic factors related to the human eye and their geographical distribution, pathogenesis of the disease and the methods used in and studies conducted for its diagnosis. PubMed, MEDLINE and Google databases were researched and reviewed for relevant keywords in recent publications. Although such parasitic infections are rare in many parts of the world, they continue to be an important public health problem that affects human and animal health in places with poor health conditions. The distribution of ocular parasites and their spread to non-endemic areas are facilitated. The morbidity and mortality risks have been increasing due to the difficulties encountered by health personnel in the diagnosis of these parasitic infections. Defining them accurately and appropriately can save not only eyesight but also lives.

Authors and Affiliations

Nihal Doğan

Keywords

Eye parasites retinitis endophthalmitis conjunctivitis uveitis blepharitis tropical parasites zoonotic parasites ocular protozoa ocular helminths ocular arthropods travel and infection

EP ID EP693296
DOI 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2020.6710
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