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= Gnathostomiasis = |
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* Human infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) ''Gnathostoma spinigerum'' or ''Gnathostoma hispidum'' |
* Human infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) ''Gnathostoma spinigerum'' or ''Gnathostoma hispidum'' |
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* Serology |
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Revision as of 11:34, 16 August 2019
- Causes gnathostomiasis, also known as larva migrans profundus
Microbiology
- Human infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) Gnathostoma spinigerum or Gnathostoma hispidum
Clinical Presentation
- Migrating itchy and painful nodules
- History of eating raw freshwater fush, reptiles, or amphibians
- Primarily in SE Asia, South/Central America (especially Peru), and Australia
- Now case reports of it in eels in the US
Diagnosis
- Serology
