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. 2012 Dec;2(4):205-6.
doi: 10.1007/s12348-012-0078-6. Epub 2012 May 11.

A case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis in South India

Savita Bhat  1 , Ovi Sofia, M Raman, Jyotirmay Biswas
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A case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis in South India

Savita Bhat et al. J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect. 2012 Dec.

Abstract

We describe a case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis from South India. The worm was identified by detailed morphologic study.

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Fig. 1
Photograph of left eye showing the live worm in superior conjunctiva
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Fig. 2
Anterior end of adult female D. tenuis (×10)
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Fig. 3
Posterior end of adult female D. tenuis (×10). Posterior end is rounded and vulva is little behind the esophagus
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