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Filaria conjunctivae.
Summary
A rare case of Dirofilaria conjunctivae, likely Dirofilaria repens, was surgically removed from a man's conjunctiva. This dog parasite infestation in humans is uncommon, with the transmission vector often unidentified.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Parasitology
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Dirofilaria repens is a canine parasite endemic in Europe.
- Human infestation by Dirofilaria is rare, typically affecting subcutaneous or ocular tissues.
- The vector for Dirofilaria transmission to humans is frequently unknown.