Thelaziosis due to Thelazia callipaeda in Europe in the 21st century—A review

•Thelazia callipaeda has increasingly been reported in Europe in the 21st century.•Wildlife has favoured spread of thelaziosis into previously non-endemic areas.•Although it is a zoonosis, thelaziosis is considered a neglected disease in humans.•Appropriate antiparasitic drugs are highly effective in preventing infection in pets.•Cooperation among veterinary and medical services is crucial to control thelaziosis.