Periocular thelaziasis presenting as an orbital mass – a case report

Koka, Kirthi; Tongbram, Andrea; Mukherjee, Bipasha; Muthusamy, Raman; Nambi, Azhahia; Biswas, Jyotirmay

doi:10.1080/01676830.2018.1563201

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“…Due to constant O n L i n e F i r s t and long-lasting irritation, the palpebral conjunctiva can show follicular hypertrophy, as well as a tarsal reaction. Moreover, T. callipaeda can also cause severe damage to the posterior segment of the eye and even detachment of the retina (Koka et al, 2019).…”

Section: Clinical Manifestation Diagnosis and Treatment Of Human Thementioning

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The new cases of thelaziosis on the Balkan Peninsula

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Background. Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida, Thelaziidae), known as oriental eyeworm, is a parasite infesting the eyes of many domestic and wild carnivores which can also cause human infections. Scope and Approach. Due to the fact that infections by T. callipaeda have been recently spreading through the Balkan Peninsula, the main aims of this mini review are to give a clear and concise overview of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of thelasiosis in animals and humans as well as to update epidemiological data about thelaziosis in this area. Key Findings and Conclusions. Clinical manifestations of thelaziosis can vary from subclinical to severe. In both animals and humans, treatment of thelaziosis can be effectively achieved with the removal of the nematodes from the eye under local anesthesia using a cotton swab or fine forceps. In the treatment of animals, antiparasitic drugs should be used supplementarily to the mechanical removal of parasites, while in humans, the topical use of antibiotics is desirable in order to prevent secondary bacterial infection. The growing number of diagnosed thelasiosis cases in dogs in the Balkan Peninsula, and particularly among owned pets in urban areas of Serbia previously considered free of infection, indicates the spread of zoonotic T. callipaeda in the area and in close proximity to humans. Finally, cooperation between veterinarians and physicians is strongly advocated in favour of the development of effective preventive measures and strategies.

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The new cases of thelaziosis on the Balkan Peninsula

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Rabbit-derived human Thelazia callipaeda infection: a case report

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International Journal of Infectious Diseases

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Periocular thelaziasis presenting as an orbital mass – a case report

Cited by 2 publications

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The new cases of thelaziosis on the Balkan Peninsula

The new cases of thelaziosis on the Balkan Peninsula

Rabbit-derived human Thelazia callipaeda infection: a case report

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