Ocular Dirofilariasis: A Rare case from Mumbai, India
Sachee Agrawal1, Rahul Agrawal2, Jayanthi Shastri3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|August 3, 2017
Summary
Dirofilariasis, a zoonotic filariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens, is increasingly reported in India, particularly ocular infections. International travel may contribute to its spread, with a potential focus in Kerala.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Dirofilariasis is a global zoonotic filariasis, primarily caused by Dirofilaria repens.
- While widespread in Asia, Europe, and Africa, Dirofilaria repens infections in humans have been historically underreported in India.
- Recent years show an increase in reported cases, possibly linked to international travel.


