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* Causes '''gnathostomiasis''', also known as '''larva migrans profundus''' |
* Causes '''gnathostomiasis''', also known as '''larva migrans profundus''' |
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+ | === Microbiology === |
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+ | * Acquired by ingestion of undercooked freshwater fish, reptiles, or amphibians |
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+ | == Clinical Manifestations == |
* Migrating itchy and painful nodules |
* Migrating itchy and painful nodules |
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− | * History of eating raw freshwater |
+ | * History of eating raw freshwater fish, reptiles, or amphibians |
* Primarily in SE Asia, South/Central America (especially Peru), and Australia |
* Primarily in SE Asia, South/Central America (especially Peru), and Australia |
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** Now case reports of it in eels in the US |
** Now case reports of it in eels in the US |
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* Serology |
* Serology |
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Latest revision as of 13:09, 18 February 2022
- Causes gnathostomiasis, also known as larva migrans profundus
Background
Microbiology
- Human infection caused by the nematode (roundworm) Gnathostoma spinigerum or Gnathostoma hispidum
Epidemiology
- Acquired by ingestion of undercooked freshwater fish, reptiles, or amphibians
Clinical Manifestations
- Migrating itchy and painful nodules
- History of eating raw freshwater fish, 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