More and more pets are entering the family to become new members, however, there are many diseases and parasites that are common to humans and pets, and if they are not careful, they will be contagious. Do you know?
The parasite to be introduced today is the eye worm - conjunctival suction nematode
<h1>Conjunctival sucking nematodes</h1>
Conjunctival sucking nematodes, also known as oriental nematodes, are a class of nematodes that parasitize mammals and birds in the tear ducts, transient membranes or conjunctival sacs.
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Conjunctival sucking nematodes are transmitted through Okada circumnavigating fruit flies, note that oh, this is not a fly. This fruit fly prefers rotten fruit and eye secretions. Without this fly, people will not be infected, and once the family is unhygienic, it is easy to provoke fruit flies.
Dogs are parasitized by conjunctival suction nematodes →
Dogs have increased inflamed secretions from the eyes, attracting fruit fly bites →
Drosophila inhaled parasite eggs develop into larvae →
Biting the human eye sends the larvae into the human eye and develops into adult worms
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<h1 class="ql-align-justify" > how to respond</h1>
1 Seek medical attention promptly
If you notice an abnormality in your dog's eyes, get medical attention immediately.
The doctor will handle the parasites properly, please do not operate without permission. After anesthetizing the worm body with eye drops, remove the parasite. After the worm body is removed, it will not recur as long as it is no longer in contact with fruit flies.
2 Regular deworming
Deworming dogs also avoids infection, conjunctival sucking nematodes are also nematodes like roundworms, and regular feeding of roundworm repellents can also drive them away.
3 Pay attention to environmental hygiene
Preventing flies, doing a good job in environmental hygiene, strengthening the management of animals such as dogs and cats, and paying special attention to eye cleaning are the main measures to prevent infection.