Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020
We report a case of autochthonous infection of the eye worm Thelazia callipaeda in a dog in the northeastern United States. Integrated morphologic identification and molecular diagnosis confirmed the species. Phylogenetic analysis suggested introduction from Europe. The zoonotic potential of this p...
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doaj-5cc9603a991f44e4bc604c0ce3ce0d932021-06-21T11:27:07ZengCenters for Disease Control and PreventionEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-60592021-07-012771923192610.3201/eid2707.210019Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020A.B. SchwartzManigandan LejeuneGuilherme G. VerocaiRebecca YoungPaul H. Schwartz We report a case of autochthonous infection of the eye worm Thelazia callipaeda in a dog in the northeastern United States. Integrated morphologic identification and molecular diagnosis confirmed the species. Phylogenetic analysis suggested introduction from Europe. The zoonotic potential of this parasite warrants broader surveillance and increased awareness among physicians and veterinarians. https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/7/21-0019_articleThelazia callipaedaThelaziavector-borne infectionsemerging diseaseszoonotic diseaseshelminth |
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A.B. Schwartz Manigandan Lejeune Guilherme G. Verocai Rebecca Young Paul H. Schwartz Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020 Emerging Infectious Diseases Thelazia callipaeda Thelazia vector-borne infections emerging diseases zoonotic diseases helminth |
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Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020 |
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Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020 |
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Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020 |
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Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020 |
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Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog, New York, USA, 2020 |
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autochthonous thelazia callipaeda infection in dog, new york, usa, 2020 |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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We report a case of autochthonous infection of the eye worm Thelazia callipaeda in a dog in the northeastern United States. Integrated morphologic identification and molecular diagnosis confirmed the species. Phylogenetic analysis suggested introduction from Europe. The zoonotic potential of this parasite warrants broader surveillance and increased awareness among physicians and veterinarians.
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Thelazia callipaeda Thelazia vector-borne infections emerging diseases zoonotic diseases helminth |
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