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Cat with eye parasite and severe inflammation treated with surgery
By Stiles, Jean & Rankin, Amy·Published in Veterinary Ophthalmology·2006·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Ophthalmomyiasis interna anterior in a cat: surgical resolution
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old Domestic short-haired cat was brought in for severe eye problems, specifically inflammation in the front part of the right eye caused by a Cuterebra larva (a type of botfly). The veterinarian successfully performed surgery to remove the larva, and the cat was able to keep its vision. After the procedure, the cat's eye condition improved significantly.
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Abstract
AbstractA 4‐year‐old Domestic short‐haired cat was presented for severe anterior uveitis in the right eye associated with a Cuterebra spp. larva in the anterior chamber. This report describes successful surgical removal of the parasite with preservation of vision.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-5224.2006.00461.x