5 Cases of Human Thelaziasis.
- Author:
Choon Hoon LEE
1
;
Si Young KIM
;
Dong Chun KIM
;
Tae Youn CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Kun-Yang Hospital.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Subconjunctival Infestation;
Thelazia callipaeda;
Parasite
- MeSH:
Humans*;
Lacrimal Apparatus;
Opportunistic Infections;
Parasites;
Sensation;
Thelazioidea
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1998;39(11):2827-2831
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Thelaziases in human is an opportunistic infection. The worms usually lie in the conjunctival sac or in the lacrimal apparatus, causing foreignbody sensation, tearing and conjunctival irritation, In most cases, patients find the worms themselves and visit the hospital. Having experienced and confirmed 5 cases of human subconjunctival infestation of Thelazia callipaeda, we report these with literature review.
