Removal and identification of a subconjunctival parasite by light and scanning electron microscopy
Background: Ophthalmic dirofilariasis is an uncommon zoonotic parasitic infection caused by species of Dirofilaria, a dog tapeworm that is transmitted to human by mosquitoes. Man is a dead-end host for the parasite. Ophthalmic involvement is rare and includes periorbital, subconjunctival, subtenon,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2023;volume=71;issue=9;spage=3270;epage=3270;aulast=Jha;type=0 |