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Subtenons Infection by Dirofilaria Repens

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Zoonotic filariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, a parasite of carnivores occurs mainly in countries surrounding Mediterranean region. The infection occurs in and around eye among animal handlers through vector transmission. We are reporting a case of human Dirofilariasis affecting subtenons region in a 63 year-old woman from Coimbatore, South India. The purpose of this article is to review the clinical course and management of ocular Dirofilariasis.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/s0255-0857(21)02475-0

Authors: P Sathyan, P Manikandan, M Bhaskar, S Padma, G Singh, B Appalaraju

Institutions: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Aravind Eye Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,210