Setariasis

Infection with nematodes of the genus Setaria. This condition is usually seen in cattle and equines and is of little pathogenic significance, although migration of the worm to the eye may lead to blindness.

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Setariases

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Infections: 526564
- Parasitic Diseases: 4870
  - Helminthiasis: 527
    - Nematode Infections: 949
      - Secernentea Infections
        Spirurida Infections: 3
        Filariasis: 1098
        Setariasis: 2
    - Animal Helminthiasis: 2
      - Setariasis: 2
  - Animal Parasitic Diseases: 2
    - Animal Helminthiasis: 2
      - Setariasis: 2
Animal Diseases: 416
- Animal Parasitic Diseases: 2
  - Animal Helminthiasis: 2
    - Setariasis: 2

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Setariasis:

1.	Ribosomal DNA (rDNA)IBA 01/01/2023 - "Molecular identification and genetic diversity of equine ocular setariasis in Thailand based on the COI, 12S rDNA, and ITS1 regions."
2.	12S ribosomal RNAIBA 09/04/2023 - "This report is the first unusual occurrence of ocular setariasis in buffalo and its molecular confirmation and phylogenetic analysis using 12S rRNA."