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Ophthalmology General 37a9945d

Which among the following is the commonest parasitic cause of uveitis?

A
Toxocara
B
Amoebiasis
C
Taenia solium
D
Oncocercosis
High-Yield Explanation
Toxocariasis is an infestation caused by an intestinal roundworm of dogs (toxocara canis) and cats (Toxocara catis). Features of ocular toxocariasis: Toxocara chronic endophthalmitis Posterior pole granuloma Peripheral granuloma Ref: Comprehensive Ophthalmology by AK Khurana, 4th edition, Page 158.

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