Term Name: philophthalmiasis
Synonyms:
Definition: A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves parasitic infection of the eyes by Philophthalmus species. External ocular philophthalmiasis manifests as follicular conjunctivitis and superficial keratitis. Sub-conjunctival ocular philophthalmiasis consists of a mild edema with minimal cellular reaction.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:0050250]   ( DOID:0050250 )

Relationships
is a type of: eye disease parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease