In many thrilling film and television works, we have seen such a scene, from the actor's eyes there are bugs squirming out, every time I see such a picture sweat hair is erected! However, this terrible scene does not only stay on the screen, but also occurs in reality.
What we are going to talk about today is an eye parasite called conjunctival sucking nematode, commonly known as eye nematode. This is not what we usually call "eyeliner", but a linear bug that parasitizes the eyes of mammals! Its main source of infection is our cute cats and dogs, and what is even more unacceptable is that this parasite can also be transmitted to humans!
Fruit flies play an important role in the transmission of conjunctival sucking nematodes, and after licking the eyes of striped animals, they ingest eggs and larvae, and when they come into contact with the eyes of dogs and cats again, they cause infection.
Eye worms in the eyes of dogs and cats grow for 3-5 weeks can grow into adult worms, in the initial stage after infection there are no obvious symptoms, but soon there will be conjunctival redness and swelling, due to the foreign body caused by the insect body, dogs and cats will unconsciously rub their eyes with small paws, and some affected people will also have photophobia, tears and so on. Although these hazards do not sound serious, long-term mechanical friction can cause keratitis, conjunctivitis, excessive secretion of tear fluid, and blindness if not treated in time.
When you find that the baby in the family has eye discomfort, no matter what the reason should be taken to the hospital in time for examination, if it is infected with eye nematodes, it is very easy to diagnose, because you can directly see white bugs crawling on the eyeballs! (The editor said that while typing, he got goosebumps!) Ponder the extreme fear of wood! ）
Usually, the doctor will use a mechanical method to remove the adult worm and then use the liquid to regularly clean the affected eye. Although these operations do not sound too difficult, the owners should not rush to do it themselves, so as not to further cause damage to the eyes of dogs and cats.
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