Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists
Abstract: Gnathostomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the third larval stage of nematodes of the genus Gnathostoma. The disease is endemic in some countries around the world. In the American continent, the majority of cases is concentrated in Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. However, due to increas...
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2018-03-01
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| description | Abstract: Gnathostomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the third larval stage of nematodes of the genus Gnathostoma. The disease is endemic in some countries around the world. In the American continent, the majority of cases is concentrated in Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. However, due to increasing traveling either at the intercontinental or intracontinental level, the disease is seen each time more frequently in tourists. Furthermore, countries, such as Brazil, that have never been considered endemic are reporting autochthonous cases. The disease usually presents as a deep-seated or slightly superficial migratory nodule in patients with history of eating raw fish, in the form of ceviche, sushi, or sashimi. Along with the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria include either blood or tissue eosinophilia. In most instances, these criteria are enough for the attending physician to institute therapy. Chances of finding the parasite are low, unless the biopsy is taken from a very specific area that develops after antiparasitic treatment is started. The potential of other organ involvement with more serious consequences should always be kept in mind. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da2ae37a69b445e9b017a1a3efa9f8132022-12-22T04:13:31ZengSociedade Brasileira de DermatologiaAnais Brasileiros de Dermatologia0365-05962018-03-0193217218010.1590/abd1806-4841.20187498Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologistsFrancisco BravoBernardo GontijoAbstract: Gnathostomiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the third larval stage of nematodes of the genus Gnathostoma. The disease is endemic in some countries around the world. In the American continent, the majority of cases is concentrated in Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru. However, due to increasing traveling either at the intercontinental or intracontinental level, the disease is seen each time more frequently in tourists. Furthermore, countries, such as Brazil, that have never been considered endemic are reporting autochthonous cases. The disease usually presents as a deep-seated or slightly superficial migratory nodule in patients with history of eating raw fish, in the form of ceviche, sushi, or sashimi. Along with the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria include either blood or tissue eosinophilia. In most instances, these criteria are enough for the attending physician to institute therapy. Chances of finding the parasite are low, unless the biopsy is taken from a very specific area that develops after antiparasitic treatment is started. The potential of other organ involvement with more serious consequences should always be kept in mind.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962018000200172&tlng=enCommunicable diseases, emergingGnathostomaGnathostomiasisHelminthiasisNematode infectionsTravelers' health |
| spellingShingle | Francisco Bravo Bernardo Gontijo Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia Communicable diseases, emerging Gnathostoma Gnathostomiasis Helminthiasis Nematode infections Travelers' health |
| title | Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists |
| title_full | Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists |
| title_fullStr | Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists |
| title_short | Gnathostomiasis: an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists |
| title_sort | gnathostomiasis an emerging infectious disease relevant to all dermatologists |
| topic | Communicable diseases, emerging Gnathostoma Gnathostomiasis Helminthiasis Nematode infections Travelers' health |
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