"Silent" ocular toxocariasis.
We describe an unusual presentation of ocular Toxocara infection. On examination of a 52-year-old asymptomatic male with no previous relevant general or ocular history, a lesion suggestive of a scarred Toxocara worm was found in his right fundus, medical workup revealed normal blood count and blood chemistry. Serologic tests were negative for Toxoplasma and Echinococcus and in 1:4 dilution were positive for Toxocara. The patient appeared to have a subclinical Toxocara infection, resulting in the present picture.
Beiran
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Department of Ophthalmology, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Cochavi
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Miller
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D000818:Animals; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth / Q000032:analysis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D014119:Toxocara / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014120:Toxocariasis / Q000469:parasitology*
D000909:Antibodies, Helminth