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KMID : 1191420090080010042
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Korean Journal of Optometry and Vision Science
2009 Volume.8 No. 1 p.42 ~ p.44
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The Case Report of Thelazia Callipaeda Infection
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Park Joo-Hyun
Moon Chan-Shik
Hong Seung-Woo
Im Seoung-Kyu
Lee Sang-Hyup
Kang Shin-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: To report the case with Thelazia callipaeda infection in young Korean male.
Methods: A 21-year-old male patient visited Korean Armed Forces Capital hospital with chief complaints of conjunctival irritating symptoms and white colored tape warms in his left conjunctival sac.
Results: The image study, hematologic and serologic test was within normal limit. The parasite was identified as Thelazia callipaeda.
Conclusions: The Thelazia callipaeda infection of human eye is not common disease. We experience one case to report.
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KEYWORD
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Parasite, Thelaziasis, Thelazia callipaeda
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