Thelazia callipaeda ocular infection in two dogs in Belgium. (21st December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caron, Y.; Premont, J.; Losson, B.; Grauwels, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of small animal practice. Volume 54:Number 4(2013:Apr.)
• Page Start: 205
• Page End: 208
• Publication Date: 2012-12-21
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary Medicine -- Periodicals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4510

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>Nematode worms were retrieved from the left eyes of two dogs presented for unilateral ocular discharge in Belgium. Morphological and molecular identification were performed and the parasites were identified as <italic>Thelazia callipaeda</italic>. The history suggested that the infection had been acquired in south‐western France and southern Italy where the disease has been observed regularly for the last 6 and 12 years, respectively. In these two regions, the disease is considered endemic and spreading. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case report of canine thelaziosis in Belgium.</bold> </p> </abstract>