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Case #412 – January 2016

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 AC) 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?

 

Figure A

Figure A

Figure B

Figure B

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Figure C

This case and images were kindly provided by Jupiter Hospital, Thane, India.

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