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Ocular thelaziasis in a 7-month-old infant

A K Handique, A Tamuli, A M Khan1

  • 1Division of Entomology and Filariasis, Regional Medical Research Centre, Dibrugarh, Assam, India.

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
|January 9, 2014
PubMed

Insights

This is the first reported case of human thelaziasis, a zoonotic eye infection, in an infant. Five Thelazia worms were recovered from the infant's eye, highlighting a potential infection prevalence in the area.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Ophthalmology
  • Parasitology
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Human thelaziasis is a rare zoonotic eye disease caused by nematode parasites of the genus Thelazia.
  • While seven human cases have been previously reported in India, this study documents the first instance of infant infection.

Observation:

  • An infant presented with an eye problem in Dibrugarh, India, in July 2012.
  • Examination revealed the presence of five Thelazia worms (three female, two male) in the infant's left eye.

Findings:

  • Successful recovery of five Thelazia worms from the affected eye of an infant.
  • This case represents the first documented human thelaziasis infection in an infant globally.

Implications:

  • The occurrence of Thelazia infection in an infant suggests a potential underestimation of its prevalence in the region.
  • Further epidemiological investigations are warranted to understand the transmission dynamics and public health impact of Thelazia in this area.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering zoonotic parasitic infections in pediatric ophthalmology, even in rare presentations.

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