Emerging Infectious Diseases (Apr 2023)

Ocular Trematodiasis in Children, Sri Lanka

  • Chandana H. Mallawarachchi,
  • Mangala M. Dissanayake,
  • Sidesh R. Hendavitharana,
  • Saman Senanayake,
  • Nisayuri Gunathilaka,
  • Nilmini T.G.A. Chandrasena,
  • Thishan C. Yahathugoda,
  • Susiji Wickramasinghe,
  • Nilanthi R. de Silva

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2904.221517
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 29, no. 4
pp. 809 – 813

Abstract

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Using histopathology and phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer 2 gene, we found >2 distinct trematode species that caused ocular trematode infections in children in Sri Lanka. Collaborations between clinicians and parasitologists and community awareness of water-related contamination hazards will promote diagnosis, control, and prevention of ocular trematode infections.

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