Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Imported eyeworm infection in dogs found in the UK
By Graham-Brown, John et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2017·University of Liverpool, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Three cases of imported eyeworm infection in dogs: a new threat for the United Kingdom.
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Plain-English summary
A dog recently imported from Romania was diagnosed with an eye worm infection, known as ocular thelaziosis, after showing symptoms related to eye discomfort. Two additional cases were reported in dogs that had traveled to Italy and France, indicating that this infection could be spreading due to pet travel. The diagnosis was confirmed using advanced testing methods. Pet owners should be aware of this potential threat, especially if their dogs have traveled abroad, and consult their veterinarian if they notice any unusual eye symptoms.
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Abstract
In July 2016 we described the first known case of canine ocular thelaziosis in the UK in a dog recently imported from Romania. Here we confirm our initial diagnosis using PCR followed by sequence analysis, and we report a further two clinical cases in dogs with recent history of travel to Italy and France. In view of the presence in the UK of the vector for, namelyspp, we discuss the significance of these three cases in the context of the UK government's pet travel scheme, disease control and both animal and public health in the UK.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28870975/