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Emergence of Thelaziosis Caused by Thelazia callipaeda in Dogs and Cats, United States
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3 2024
Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 2024; 30(3):591-594 -
Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:We report 2 autochthonous feline thelaziosis cases caused by the eyeworm Thelazia callipaeda and discuss the spread among dogs in the northeastern United States. Phylogenetic analysis suggests the parasite was introduced from Europe. Adopting a One Health approach is needed to limit further spread of T. callipaeda eyeworms in North America.
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Pubmed ID:38407227
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10902549
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