The case of infectious: ocular toxocariasis. Report of a case

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Published: 1990-12-15

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Panesso Gallego, J. L., & Fernández García, J. I. (1990). The case of infectious: ocular toxocariasis. Report of a case. Medicina UPB, 9(2), 127-130. https://revistas.upb.edu.co/index.php/medicina/article/view/5535
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José Luis Panesso Gallego
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Jorge Iván Fernández García
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Abstract

One case of posterior retinochoroiditis (macular granuloma) due to Toxocara canis is presented, confirmed by ELISA technique, in a 15 year-old man who complain of decreased visual acuity for two years. A review of toxocariasis (Visceral larva migrans) is provided with emphasis upon ocular manifestation.

Keywords:
Toxacara cains, Viceral larva migrans, ELISA, Posterior Retinocoroiditis

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José Luis Panesso Gallego, Pontifical Bolivarian University

Ophthalmology residents. Faculty of Medicine U.P.B. Medellin. Colombia, S.A. Ophthalmology Service, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital.

Jorge Iván Fernández García, Pontifical Bolivarian University

Ophthalmology residents. Faculty of Medicine U.P.B. Medellin. Colombia, S.A. Ophthalmology Service, Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital

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