Rare parasite lived in woman's eye for two years after consuming crocodile meat

A woman in Congo harbored a rare parasite in her eye for two years after consuming crocodile meat. The parasite, Armillifer grandis, typically infects humans through contaminated food or contact with infected snakes. This case, documented in JAMA Ophthalmology, highlights a potential new transmission pathway for the parasite and underscores the importance of food safety practices, especially in regions with unconventional dietary habits.
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