Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
First case of eye worm infection in a cat in Romania
By Dumitrache, Mirabela Oana et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2018·Department of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ocular thelaziosis due Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida: Thelaziidae) in Romania: first report in domestic cat and new geographical records of canine cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A domestic cat in Romania was diagnosed with an eye infection caused by a parasite called Thelazia callipaeda, which is known to affect both cats and dogs. This is the first reported case of this particular infection in cats in Romania, highlighting a growing concern for this type of eye disease in pets. The study also noted that there have been increasing cases of this infection in dogs in the region, suggesting that pet owners should be aware of the potential risks. Treatment details were not specified, but early detection is key for managing such infections effectively.
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Abstract
Thelazia callipaeda has been regarded in Europe in the last few decades as a "new" agent of an ocular disease in dogs, cats, several wild species, and not least in humans. After the first European description in Italy, in 1989, the parasite has been reported in many other countries, showing a widespread distribution of this parasite. The first case of canine thelaziosis in Romania has been reported in 2015, and it has been followed by other studies confirming the presence of the nematode in dogs or broadening the host spectrum with some wild carnivore species that have been found positive. Despite being considered suitable primary hosts for T. callipaeda, infection with T. callipaeda in domestic cat is rarely reported in Europe, probably due to some behavioral and physical particularities of this host. This study describes the first autochthonous report of T. callipaeda infection in a domestic cat from Romania. Additionally, to these findings, new geographical records of canine thelaziosis are being revealed, confirming the increased risk of this emerging vector-borne zoonosis.
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