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Atypical ocular toxocariasis.

T J Liesegang

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Toxocara Canis can cause isolated anterior eye disease, a form of visceral larva migrans (VLM). Diagnosis involves considering unilateral ocular inflammation in children with geophagia or dog exposure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Parasitology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Toxocara Canis infection can manifest as ocular disease, often isolated from other visceral larva migrans (VLM) symptoms.
    • Ocular toxocariasis represents a spectrum of parasitic disease, even without systemic VLM features.

    Observation:

    • The case highlights Toxocara Canis involvement of the anterior eye segment as a singular condition.
    • Unilateral ocular inflammatory disease in children, particularly with geophagia or dog contact, warrants consideration for toxocariasis.

    Findings:

    • Eosinophil counts and isohemagglutinin titers are accessible and reliable hematologic indicators of active Toxocara infestation.
    • While VLM is typically self-limiting, ocular, pulmonary, or CNS complications can occur.

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    Implications:

    • Early diagnosis of ocular toxocariasis is crucial, especially in children presenting with unilateral eye inflammation.
    • Effective management requires considering disease severity, affected organs, and organism death-related inflammation.
    • Preventative measures include canine surveillance, particularly in puppies, and discouraging geophagia.