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Suggerappa Laxmanappa Hoti¹, Veena Tandon

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Ocular parasitic infections are a significant global health issue, caused by protozoan and helminth parasites. This review examines the parasites responsible for eye diseases and the immunology of these infections.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Infectious Diseases
Parasitology

Background:

Parasitic infections of the eye are a major cause of ocular diseases worldwide.
These infections are caused by various protozoan and helminth parasites that inhabit the eye.
Accidental or uncommon parasitic invasions can lead to unusual ocular infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the diverse range of parasitic agents causing eye diseases.
To discuss the current understanding of the immune response to ocular parasitic infections.

Main Methods:

Literature review of parasitic ocular diseases.
Analysis of immunological aspects related to ocular parasitoses.

Main Results:

Identification of key protozoan and helminth species responsible for ocular parasitoses.
Overview of the immunological mechanisms involved in the host's defense and parasite evasion.

Conclusions:

Parasitic eye infections represent a significant global health burden.
Further research into the immunology of ocular parasitoses is crucial for developing effective treatments.