First report of canine ocular thelaziosis by <it>Thelazia callipaeda</it> in Portugal
<p>Background</p> <p><it>Thelazia callipaeda</it> eyeworms are transmitted by the non-biting insect vector <it>Phortica variegata</it> in Europe and infest the conjunctiva(s) of several mammalians, including dogs and humans. Infested hosts might remain asymp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
| Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/124 |