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Abstract
We present a typical case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in a patient from China, detailing both diagnosis and treatment. Thelaziasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by a nematode and is transmitted by flies. This case also highlights the importance of monitoring public health for individuals, pets, and the environment.
期刊介绍:
International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID)
Publisher: International Society for Infectious Diseases
Publication Frequency: Monthly
Type: Peer-reviewed, Open Access
Scope:
Publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research.
Reports clinical trials, reviews, and some case reports.
Focuses on epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and control of infectious diseases.
Emphasizes diseases common in under-resourced countries.