Ocular Trematodiasis in Children, Sri Lanka

Ocular Trematodiasis in Children, Sri Lanka

Using histopathology and phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer 2 gene, we found >2 distinct trematode species that caused ocular trematode infections in children in Sri Lanka. Collaborations between clinicians and parasitologists and community awareness of water-related contam...

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Main Authors: Chandana H. Mallawarachchi, Mangala M. Dissanayake, Sidesh R. Hendavitharana, Saman Senanayake, Nisayuri Gunathilaka, Nilmini T.G.A. Chandrasena, Thishan C. Yahathugoda, Susiji Wickramasinghe, Nilanthi R. de Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
ocular trematodiasis
trematode
parasites
zoonoses
helminths
histopathology
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/4/22-1517_article

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