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Autochthonous Thelazia callipaeda Infection in Dog,New York,USA, 2020 |
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| Authors: | A.B. Schwartz Manigandan Lejeune Guilherme G. Verocai Rebecca Young Paul H. Schwartz |
| Affiliation: | Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA (A.B. Schwartz);Animal College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA (M. Lejeune, R. Young);Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences, College Station, Texas, USA (G.G. Verocai);Center for Veterinary Care Millbrook, PC, Millbrook, New York, USA (P.H. Schwartz) |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Keywords: | Thelazia callipaeda Thelazia vector-borne infections emerging diseases zoonotic diseases helminth parasite oriental eye worm eye worm dog canine zoonoses United States |