Thelaziosis in humans, a zoonotic infection, Spain, 2011

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After Thelazia callipaeda infection in dogs and cats were reported in Spain, a human case of thelaziosis in this country was reported, suggesting zoonotic transmission. The active reproductive status of this nematode in situ indicates that humans are competent hosts for this parasite.

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Fuentes, I., Montes, I., Saugar, J. M., Latrofa, S., Gárate, T., & Otranto, D. (2012). Thelaziosis in humans, a zoonotic infection, Spain, 2011. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 18(12), 2073–2075. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1812.120472

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