Comprehensive Review of Ocular Angiostrongyliasis with Special Reference to Optic Neuritis
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 613-619, 2013.
Article
in English
| 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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Asia
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Optic Neuritis
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Incidence
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Strongylida Infections
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis
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Eye Diseases
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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