Ocular thelaziosis in dogs, France.

ABSTRACT: During 2005-2008, veterinary practitioners reported ocular infection by Thelazia spp. nematodes in 115 dogs and 2 cats in southwestern France. Most cases were detected in Dordogne, particularly in 3 counties with numerous strawberry farms, which may favor development of the fruit fly vector. Animal thelaziosis may lead to emergence of human cases.

SUBMITTER: Ruytoor P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3294570 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature