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Ascaris lumbricoides in the lacrimal passage.

Authors :
Balasubramaniam M
Sudhakar P
Subhashini M
Srinivasan S
Padma M
Chopra V
Source :
Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2000 Mar; Vol. 48 (1), pp. 53-4.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Ascariasis is caused by the roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides. We report an additional case of live Ascaris lumbricoides removed from the lacrimal puncta of a 10-year-old boy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0301-4738
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11271938