Prevention of Thelazia callipaeda Reinfection among Humans

Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Apr;29(4):843-845. doi: 10.3201/eid2904.221610.

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.

Keywords: Serbia; Thelazia callipaeda; eyeworm; nematodes; parasites; reinfection; vector-borne infections; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Dogs
  • Eye Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Mammals
  • Reinfection
  • Serbia
  • Spirurida Infections* / epidemiology
  • Spirurida Infections* / prevention & control
  • Spirurida Infections* / veterinary
  • Thelazioidea*