A case report of Thelazia infection in a 15-month old heifer in Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
A case of eye infection in a heifer was reported with bilateral blindness, cornea opacity, excessive lachrymation and nasal discharge. Treatment with 6-10 drops of a 10% solution of levamisole resulted in a complete recovery, a total of 127 adult Thelazia rhodesii being recovered from the eyes.
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National Veterinary Research Institute, Parasitology Department, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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D000818:Animals; D001766:Blindness / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000662:veterinary*; D009549:Nigeria; D013802:Thelazioidea