Ocular Trematodiasis in Children, Sri Lanka

Overview

Journal Emerg Infect Dis

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2023 Mar 23

PMID 36958007

Authors

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

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Abstract

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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