Nematode uveitis

Toxocariasis (nematodal) uveitis

See also Nematode chapter in Microbiology section

• Toxocara canis is the commonest nematode infection
• Puppies are the definitive hosts
• Ova excreted in faeces and then ingested
• Develop into larvae which invade gut wall
• Spread haematogenously to liver,…