thelazia การใช้

• Thelazia nematodes are often referred to as " eyeworms ."
• After qualifying as a veterinary surgeon, he accepted a post in Thelazia leesei " was named after him.
• They are often called " eyeworms, " and infestation with " Thelazia " species is referred to as " thelaziasis " ( occasionally spelled " thelaziosis " ).
• ""'Thelazia " "'is a genus of nematode worms which parasitize the eyes and associated tissues of various bird and mammal hosts, including humans.
• All species of " Thelazia " for which the life cycle has been studied are transmitted by species of Diptera ( flies ) which do not bite, but which feed on tears.
• Adult " Thelazia " are very active, one author described " T . californiensis " as a " short lively piece of nylon fishing line about 10 mm long ."
• "M . autumnalis " is considered a pest species, as it transmits eyeworm " Thelazia rhodesi " to cattle and horses, and pinkeye ( infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis ) in cattle.
• The adults of all " Thelazia " species discovered so far inhabit the eyes and associated tissues ( such as eyelids, tear ducts, etc . ) of various mammal and bird hosts, including humans.
• The disease may be complicated by concurrent infection with viruses such as infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus ( bovine herpesvirus 1 ) or adenovirus, bacteria such as " Mycoplasma boviculi " or " Listeria monocytogenes ", or infestation by " Thelazia ", a nematode.