Prevention of Thelazia callipaeda Reinfection among Humans

Abstract

Thelazia callipaeda is a zoonotic vector-borne nematode that infects and causes eye disease among a wide range of domestic and wild mammals, including humans. We describe an unusual case of reinfection by this nematode in Serbia and call for a focus on preventive measures in endemic areas.

Keywords

• eyeworm
• vector-borne infections
• zoonoses
• Thelazia callipaeda
• reinfection
• nematodes