A rare case of subconjunctival dirofilariasis by Dirofilaria repens in rural Gujarat.

ABSTRACT

Dirofi lariasis is a worldwide zoonotic fi lariasis with over 782 cases reported so far from diff erent parts of the world. Human dirofi lariasis, caused by Dirofi laria repens, have been reported to occur widely throughout Asia, Europe, and Africa. It has not been widely recognized in India, however; several cases have been reported in last few years. There is probably a focus of human infection with D. repens in Kerala. Herein, we present a review of human infections by D. repens, along with a case report of subconjunctival dirofi lariasis from rural part of Gujarat.