Which among the following is the commonest parasitic cause of uveitis?
Correct Answer: Toxocara
Description: Toxocariasis is an infestation caused by an intestinal roundworm of dogs (toxocara canis) and cats (Toxocara catis). Features of ocular toxocariasis: Toxocara chronic endophthalmitis Posterior pole granuloma Peripheral granuloma Ref: Comprehensive Ophthalmology by AK Khurana, 4th edition, Page 158.
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