Gnathostomiasis Flashcards
1
Q
What species most commonly causes gnathostomiasis?
A
Gnathostoma spinigerum
2
Q
Where is gnathostomiasis found?
A
South Asia and some Latin America
3
Q
How do you get infected with gnathostoma spinigerum?
A
Eating raw fish
4
Q
What are the symptoms of gnathostomiasis?
A
Epigastric pain, N&V
Intermittent migratory lesion with erythematous oedema
Can be itchy/painful
Can be visceral- neuro or ocular
5
Q
How do you diagnose gnathostomiasis?
A
Clinical and eosinophilia
Serological antigen test
6
Q
How do you treat gnathostomiasis?
A
Surgical removal of worms
Albendazole or ivermectin
7
Q
How do you prevent against gnathostomiasis?
A
Education
Don’t eat raw fish or parenteric hosts
