Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020

We report a case of autochthonous infection of the eye worm Thelazia callipaeda in a dog in the northeastern United States. Integrated morphologic identification and molecular diagnosis confirmed the species. Phylogenetic analysis suggested introduction from Europe. The zoonotic potential of this pa...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Schwartz, A.B., Lejeune, Manigandan, Verocai, Guilherme G., Young, Rebecca, Schwartz, Paul H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2021
Materias:
Dispatch
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8237891/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33979567
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2707.210019
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Sumario:We report a case of autochthonous infection of the eye worm Thelazia callipaeda in a dog in the northeastern United States. Integrated morphologic identification and molecular diagnosis confirmed the species. Phylogenetic analysis suggested introduction from Europe. The zoonotic potential of this parasite warrants broader surveillance and increased awareness among physicians and veterinarians.

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