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Ocular parasitosis caused by flat worms (diagnosis and treatment).
| Disease/Infection | Diagnosis | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Cysticercosis | Imaging with ultrasound, MRI and CT Serology can be useful |
Albendazole, corticosteroids |
| Fascioliasis | Adult worm in the eye | Vitrectomy and removal of the parasite |
| Hydatid cyst | Imaging | Surgical removal |
| Schistosomiasis | Eggs in the feces, urine or eggs/cercariae in the eye | Praziquantel |
