'Silent' ocular toxocariasis

I. Beiran; O. Cochavi; B. Miller

doi:10.1177/112067219800800315

'Silent' ocular toxocariasis

I. Beiran, O. Cochavi, B. Miller

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Abstract

We describe an unusual presentation of ocular Toxocara infection. On examination of a 52-year-old asymptomatic male with no previous relevant general or ocular history, a lesion suggestive of a scarred Toxocara worm was found in his right fundus. Medical workup revealed normal blood count and blood chemistry. Serologic tests were negative for Toxoplasma and Echinococcus and in 1:4 dilution were positive for Toxocara. The patient appeared to have a subclinical Toxocara infection, resulting in the present picture.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	195-196
Number of pages	2
Journal	European Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume	8
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/112067219800800315
State	Published - 1998
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Asymptomatic infection
Retina
Scar
Toxocara

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Ophthalmology

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