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. 1987 May;71(5):396–401. doi: 10.1136/bjo.71.5.396

Ocular larva migrans: a case report.

R W Lyness, O E Earley, W C Logan, D B Archer
PMCID: PMC1041176  PMID: 3580359

Abstract

A case of intraocular toxocara larva migrans occurring in a 12-year-old boy is presented. Motility is inferred from the nature of multiple intraocular lesions observed. Possible mechanisms preventing a conclusive immunological response to the organism are discussed.

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