Case #412 - January 2016
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A 76-year-old male in India presented with swelling and redness in his right eye. He did not indicate any fever and had not traveled outside of India. Upon examination, a 14 cm long worm was observed in and removed from the problematic eye. Images of the worm (Figures A-C) were captured and sent to the CDC-DPDx for diagnostic assistance. Figure A shows the whole worm. Figure B shows a close-up of the anterior end. Figure C shows a close-up of the mid-body highlighting the cuticle. What is your diagnosis? Based on what criteria?
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Acknowledgements
This case and images were kindly provided by Jupiter Hospital, Thane, India.
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