Prevention of Thelazia callipaeda Reinfection among Humans
Thelazia callipaeda is a zoonotic vector-borne nematode that infects and causes eye disease among a wide range of domestic and wild mammals, including humans. We describe an unusual case of reinfection by this nematode in Serbia and call for a focus on preventive measures in endemic areas.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/4/22-1610_article |