Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First dog eye worm infestation reported in Taiwan
By Yang, Chih-Huan et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2006·Department of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: First Thelazia callipaeda infestation report in a dog in Taiwan.
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Plain-English summary
A male domestic dog in Taiwan was found to have an eye parasite called Thelazia callipaeda during a routine check-up. Although the dog appeared healthy overall, it did have slight redness in its eyes. This is the first time this particular parasite has been reported in a pet in Taiwan, raising concerns about the potential for dogs to spread it to humans. The dog was monitored, and no specific treatment was mentioned, but regular veterinary care is important for managing such infestations.
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Abstract
An ocular Thelazia callipaeda infestation was found in a male domestic dog in Taiwan during regular examination. This is the first report of the parasite from pet animal in Taiwan. The infested dog showed normal bodily condition but slight conjunctival congestion. This parasite has been reported in humans in southeast Asia, China and Korea. In 1998, first human case was reported in the central area of Taiwan. The dogs infected with T. callipaeda may have important implication in the infestation of this parasite to humans as reservoir hosts.
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