A New Worm on the Block: The Unwelcome Arrival of Dirofilaria Repens The discovery of a parasitic worm infestation in a California man's eyelid has sent shockwaves through the medical community.
The culprit behind this diagnosis is Dirofilaria repens, a species of nematode previously unknown to have infected humans in the United States. D.
repens has been a nuisance in Europe, Asia, and Africa, causing discomfort and disease among humans who encounter it.