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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Cat Diseases / epidemiology
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Cat Diseases / parasitology
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Cats
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Dog Diseases / epidemiology*
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Dog Diseases / parasitology
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Dogs
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Eye Infections, Parasitic / epidemiology
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Eye Infections, Parasitic / veterinary*
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France / epidemiology
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Spirurida Infections / epidemiology
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Spirurida Infections / veterinary*
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Thelazioidea / isolation & purification*