Coenurosis  261

General: Rare human infestation of the cystic larval stage of the dog tapeworm; usually infestation in the muscle, subcutaneous tissue, eye, nervous system, or brain; three species may be involved: Multiceps taenia, Multiceps serialis, and Multiceps glomeratus.

Ocular: Hypopyon; retinal detachment; retinal edema; anterior uveitis; conjunctivitis; proptosis; miosis; vitreal haze; increased intraocular pressure; coenurus cysts of the conjunctiva and iris.

Clinical: Ataxia; headache; loss of weight; somnolence; stiffness of neck and shoulders.

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