Ocular Trematodiasis in Children, Sri Lanka

Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Apr;29(4):809-813. doi: 10.3201/eid2904.221517.ABSTRACTUsing histopathology and phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer 2 gene, we found >2 distinct trematode species that caused ocular trematode infections in children in Sri Lanka. Collaborations between clinicians and parasitologists and community awareness of water-related contamination hazards will promote diagnosis, control, and prevention of ocular trematode infections.PMID:36958007 | DOI:10.3201/eid2904.221517

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases - March 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chandana H Mallawarachchi Mangala M Dissanayake Sidesh R Hendavitharana Saman Senanayake Nisayuri Gunathilaka Nilmini T G A Chandrasena Thishan C Yahathugoda Susiji Wickramasinghe Nilanthi R de Silva Source Type: research