Gnathostoma: Difference between revisions

From IDWiki
Gnathostoma
m (Aidan moved page Gnathostomiasis to Gnathostoma species)
No edit summary
Line 16: Line 16:
* Serology
* Serology


{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Gnathostoma'' species}}
[[Category:Helminths]]
[[Category:Helminths]]

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