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Prevention of Thelazia callipaeda Reinfection among Humans.

Authors :
Trenkić M
Tasić-Otašević S
Bezerra-Santos MA
Stalević M
Petrović A
Otranto D
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2023 Apr; Vol. 29 (4), pp. 843-845.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Thelazia callipaeda is a zoonotic vector-borne nematode that infects and causes eye disease among a wide range of domestic and wild mammals, including humans. We describe an unusual case of reinfection by this nematode in Serbia and call for a focus on preventive measures in endemic areas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
36958036
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2904.221610