Thelazia - Cattle
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Thelazia species:
- Bovine "eyeworm", a spiruroid nematode (white thread-like, 1-2cm long; prevalence approximately 40% in dairy cattle)
- Found in conjunctival sac, inner aspect third eyelid, lachrymal duct
- Indirect life-cycle (intermediate host: nuisance flies, Musca spp.)
- Heavy infections may cause lachrymation and conjunctivitis.