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Ocular dirofilariasis, a case report.

Mr Fallah Tafti, A Hajilary, H Siatiri

Iranian Journal of Parasitology

|February 21, 2012

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Accidental zoonotic filarial worm infections in humans, known as dirofilariasis, are rare but pose diagnostic challenges. This report details a unique case of ocular dirofilariasis in an Iranian man, highlighting this unusual parasitic zoonosis.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Parasitology
Ophthalmology

Background:

Zoonotic filariasis, or dirofilariasis, represents a rare parasitic disease transmissible from animals to humans.
These infections are primarily reported in tropical and subtropical regions, often presenting as subcutaneous nodules or ocular manifestations.
Transmission typically occurs through the bite of infected invertebrate vectors, most commonly mosquitoes.

Observation:

This report documents an unusual case of ocular dirofilariasis.
The affected individual was a 49-year-old male residing in Iran.
The clinical presentation involved the eye, a less common site for this zoonotic infection.

Findings:

The case involved a human infection with animal filarial worms, specifically manifesting in the ocular region.

Keywords:

Case Report Dirofilariasis Human Iran Ocular

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This finding underscores the potential for dirofilariasis to affect the eye, posing diagnostic dilemmas.

The geographical location in Iran adds to the understanding of the distribution of this rare zoonosis.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering dirofilariasis in the differential diagnosis of ocular and subcutaneous nodules, even outside traditional endemic areas.
Accurate diagnosis and reporting of such zoonotic infections are crucial for public health surveillance and clinical management.
Further research into the epidemiology and vector transmission of filarial worms in diverse geographical regions is warranted.