Comprehensive Review of Ocular Angiostrongyliasis with Special Reference to Optic Neuritis
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
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: 613-619, 2013.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-118766
ABSTRACT
Angiostrongyliasis, caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection, is a food-borne parasitic disease. Its larvae evoke eosinophilic inflammation in the central nervous system, but can also cause pathological changes in the eyes. Among ocular angiostrongyliasis cases, the incidence of optic neuritis is low and only few sporadic reports exist. Some patients with optic neuritis developed obvious hypopsia or even vision loss, which would seriously influence the quality of life of patients. Prompt treatment of optic neuritis caused by A. cantonensis is the key factor for minimizing the incidence of serious complications of this disease. In this review, we first provide a comprehensive overview of ocular angiostrongyliasis, and then focus on the clinical features of optic neuritis caused by A. cantonensis.
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Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Asie
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Névrite optique
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Incidence
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Infections à Strongylida
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis
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Maladies de l'oeil
Type d'étude:
Etude d'incidence
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
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