Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat in Austria with eye worm infection and eye discharge
By A. Hodžić et al.·Published in Parasitology Research·2019·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: The first autochthonous case of feline ocular thelaziosis in Austria
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat in Austria developed eye problems, including watery discharge and redness in the right eye, due to an infection caused by a parasite called Thelazia callipaeda. This was the first reported case of this parasite in a local cat that had not traveled abroad. The veterinarian successfully removed the parasite from the cat's eye and treated it with oral medication and eye drops. Within two weeks, the cat's symptoms completely resolved, highlighting the importance of awareness about this infection among pet owners and veterinarians.
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Abstract
Over the last 30 years, Thelazia callipaeda (Spirurida: Thelaziidae) has increasingly been reported as an agent of ocular infections in animals and humans throughout Europe. Following the cases of canine ocular thelaziosis recently recorded in Austria for the first time, in the present paper, we describe the first case of T. callipaeda infection in an Austrian cat with no history of traveling abroad. This finding further supports the occurrence of the parasite’s autochthonous transmission cycle in the country. The cat showed serous ocular discharge, conjunctival hyperemia, and mild conjunctival edema in the right eye. Mechanical removal of the parasite from the cat’s eye, in combination with milbemycin oxime/praziquantel oral treatment and topical use of tobramycin/dexamethasone eye drops led to complete resolution of the clinical signs within 2 weeks. Results presented in the current study are of great importance for the local veterinarians who seemed largely unaware of this zoonotic parasite. Therefore, increased awareness of medical and veterinary communities is imperative for preventing further infections in both animals and humans.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/30826924