A Rare Case Report of Ocular Trichuriasis in a 6 Year Old Child
Abstract:
Introduction: A rare case report of Trichurus trichuria (The human
whipworm) in the eye of a 6 year old girl presented at Dr. Bhat’s Eye-Skin
Laser Centre in Chennai India. The human whipworm generally causes trichuriasis
where in it affects the large intestine. The child was presented with diminished
vision in both the eyes along with rhinitis.
Slit lamp examination showed inactive white colored floaters behind the lens. Fundus imaging
initially showed intermediate uveitis.
Methods: The patient case report
was collected from Dr. Bhat’s Eye-Skin Laser Centre in Chennai India. The lab reports,
fundus imaging and the Doctor’s (Dr. S. K Krishna Raj Bhat) review report was collected
with the patient’s guardians’ consent.
Results: After series of investigations
the problem was identified as parasitic infection and was treated with Albendazole
for a period of 6 months.
Conclusion: Based on the case it has
been concluded that parasitic infections can cause very severe problems in the body
if untreated or partially treated.
Keywords: Trichurus trichuria, ocular parasitosis, Albendazole.
