Involvement of the eyes infection with trichinella spiralis

ABSTRACT

Eyes were collected from swines. The extraocular muscles in each eye were examined for the presence of larvae. Examination of diaphragm muscles of the corresponding swiness was done. Larvae were seen in most of the extraocular muscies. Indirect fluorescent antibody test [IFAT] was performed on the aqueous humor collected from eyes to determine the presence of antibodies for trichinella