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Ophthalmooestriasis externa

M C Healey, R K Collins, J A Hawkins

    Southern Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Ophthalmooestriasis externa, a rare eye condition caused by sheep nasal bot fly larvae (Oestrus ovis), was successfully treated in a university student. Prompt treatment with sulfa eye drops led to a full recovery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Ophthalmology
    • Parasitology
    • Medical Entomology

    Background:

    • Ophthalmooestriasis externa is a rare infestation of the eye by dipteran larvae.
    • The sheep nasal bot fly, Oestrus ovis, is a common parasite of sheep, but human infections are infrequent.
    • Understanding transmission routes is crucial for prevention and public health.

    Observation:

    • A 20-year-old male university student presented with symptoms of ophthalmooestriasis externa.
    • Three first-instar larvae of Oestrus ovis were identified and removed from the patient's eye.
    • The specific method of larval acquisition by the patient remained undetermined.

    Findings:

    • The patient's ophthalmooestriasis externa was successfully treated with topical sulfa eye drops.

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  • The removal of Oestrus ovis larvae resolved the ocular infestation.
  • No complications were reported following treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for zoonotic transmission of Oestrus ovis to humans, specifically affecting the eye.
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are effective in managing ophthalmooestriasis externa.
    • Further investigation into environmental or behavioral factors may be needed to understand transmission dynamics in non-endemic settings.