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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-5 | Issue-09
Ocular Infestation of Thelazia callipaeda presenting As Eyelid Dermatitis
Dr Mudita Gupta, Dr ArtiSareen, Dr Poonam Gupta
Published: Sept. 30, 2017 | 146 146
DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i09.008
Pages: 3510-3512
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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.