[Protozoons and arthropods found in eyes].
Protozoons and arthropods can be observed commonly all around the world including our country. These parasites can cause different kind of disorders in human and animals. Some of these can cause eye disorders. The aim of this review was to present information about how the protozoons such as Toxoplasma gondii, Leishmania spp., Trypanosoma spp., Giardia spp., Acanthamoeba spp., Plasmodium spp., the arthropods insects of myiasis, Phthirus pubis, ticks, Demodex folliculorum and Linguatula serrata (under discussion as to which order it beongs) invade the eye of host leading to clinical symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Gökpinar
Sami
S
Kirikkale Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi, Parazitoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey. sami-gokpinar31@hotmail.com
Aydenzöz
Meral
M
D000818:Animals; D001181:Arthropods / Q000145:classification*; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D015822:Eye Infections, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy