Ocular Infestation of Thelaziacallipaeda presenting As Eyelid Dermatitis
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract:Ocular parasitosis can occur by various helminths. It is more encountered in tropical regions with poor sanitary conditions. Thelaziosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a nematode popularly known as eye worm. We describe a case of infestation of conjunctival sac by Thelaziacallipeda in a 48 year female presenting as eyelid dermatitis. Keywords:Thelazia, ocular, parasite
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Mudita Gupta, Arti Sareen
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