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A new worm infiltrating the human cornea: A report of three cases
Shan McBurney-Lin1, David Khorram2, Stephen Gee3
1Duke University School of Medicine, 8 Duke University Medical Center Greenspace, Durham, NC 27703, USA.
Purpose:
To characterize a new species of parasitic nematode that triggers uveitis.
Observations:
Three previously healthy, relatively young people each contracted a corneal stromal nematode that, upon surgical removal and examination, did not match any known nematodes. Clinical ocular findings included corneal opacification, visible corneal worms, conjunctival injection, and uveitis.
Conclusions And Importance:
The three cases presented here represent a previously undescribed parasitic infection of the cornea by an unidentified nematode. These findings may represent a previously unrecognized zoonotic infection from wildlife sources and potentially a newly documented nematode requiring description. Future clinical findings regarding this newly described nematode are needed to further develop our understanding of the disease.
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