<i>Gnathostoma hispidum</i>Infection in a Korean Man Returning from China

Kim, Han-Seong; Lee, Jin-Joo; Joo, Mee; Chang, Sunhee; G., Je; Chai, Jong-Yil

doi:10.3347/kjp.2010.48.3.259

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“…Although 13 species of the genus Gnathostoma have been reported to date, 5 of them such as Gnathostoma spinigerum , G. nipponicum , G. hispidum , G. doloresi , and G. binucleatum infect humans [5,6]. Out of these species, G. binucleatum is a major etiologic agent of gnathostomiasis in endemic areas of America, especially in Mexico and Venezuela.…”

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Cutaneous Gnathostomiasis with Recurrent Migratory Nodule and Persistent Eosinophilia: a Case Report from China

Cui

Wang

2013

Korean J Parasitol

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The present study reports a human case of cutaneous gnathostomiasis with recurrent migratory nodule and persistent eosinophilia in China. A 52-year-old woman from Henan Province, central China, presented with recurrent migratory reddish swelling and subcutaneous nodule in the left upper arm and on the back for 3 months. Blood examination showed eosinophila (21.2%), and anti-sparganum antibodies were positive. Skin biopsy of the lesion and histopathological examinations revealed dermal infiltrates of eosinophils but did not show any parasites. Thus, the patient was first diagnosed as sparganosis; however, new migratory swellings occurred after treatment with praziquantel for 3 days. On further inquiring, she recalled having eaten undercooked eels and specific antibodies to the larvae of Gnathostoma spinigerum were detected. The patient was definitely diagnosed as cutaneous gnathostomiasis caused by Gnathostoma sp. and treated with albendazole (1,000 mg/day) for 15 days, and the subsequent papule and blister developed after the treatment. After 1 month, laboratory findings indicated a reduced eosinophil count (3.3%). At her final follow-up 18 months later, the patient had no further symptoms and anti-Gnathostoma antibodies became negative. Conclusively, the present study is the first report on a human case of cutaneous gnathostomiasis in Henan Province, China, based on the past history (eating undercooked eels), clinical manifestations (migratory subcutaneous nodule and persistent eosinophilia), and a serological finding (positive for specific anti-Gnathostoma antibodies).

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“…Human cases have also been reported in India, Australia, Brazil, and parts of South Africa, and it has been regarded as an emerging disease [5]. Imported human cases of gnathostomiasis were also reported in the Republic of Korea [6,7]. Recently, it has been known that this disease is endemic in the Pacific region of Mexico [8].…”

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Cutaneous Gnathostomiasis with Recurrent Migratory Nodule and Persistent Eosinophilia: a Case Report from China

Cui

Wang

2013

Korean J Parasitol

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“…The species most frequently found in humans and most widely distributed around the world is G. spinigerum; G. binucleatum is found in the Americas [1]. Sporadic cases caused by G. doloresi, G. hispidum, and G. nipponicum have been documented in Asia [20][21][22][23].…”

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Human gnathostomiasis: a neglected food-borne zoonosis

Sun

Elsheikha

et al. 2020

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Background Human gnathostomiasis is a food-borne zoonosis. Its etiological agents are the third-stage larvae of Gnathostoma spp. Human gnathostomiasis is often reported in developing countries, but it is also an emerging disease in developed countries in non-endemic areas. The recent surge in cases of human gnathostomiasis is mainly due to the increasing consumption of raw freshwater fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Methods This article reviews the literature on Gnathostoma spp. and the disease that these parasites cause in humans. We review the literature on the life cycle and pathogenesis of these parasites, the clinical features, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, control, and new molecular findings on human gnathostomiasis, and social-ecological factors related to the transmission of this disease. Conclusions The information presented provides an impetus for studying the parasite biology and host immunity. It is urgently needed to develop a quick and sensitive diagnosis and to develop an effective regimen for the management and control of human gnathostomiasis.

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“…For the purposes of this study we consider a returned traveler as a traveler who had been abroad for a period no longer than 6 months before returning to the original country. Therefore, people who lived several years abroad and returned infected to the original country [ 74 , 76 – 78 , 99 – 101 ] were not considered as travelers. People who immigrated to other countries and developed there the disease [ 13 , 102 – 110 ] were not considered as travelers either.…”

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An Overview of Fish-borne Nematodiases among Returned Travelers for Recent 25 Years– Unexpected Diseases Sometimes Far Away from the Origin

Eiras¹,

Pavanelli²,

Takemoto³

et al. 2018

Korean J Parasitol

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Along with globalization of traveling and trading, fish-borne nematodiases seems to be increasing in number. However, apart from occasional and sporadic case reports or mini-reviews of particular diseases in particular countries, an overview of fish-borne nematodiasis among travelers have never been performed. In this review, we gathered fish-borne nematodiasis among travelers for recent 25 years by an extensive global literature survey using appropriate keywords, e.g. travelers diseases, human infection, anisakiasis, gnathostomiasis, capillariasis, sushi, sashimi, ceviche, Gnathostoma, Pseudoterranova, Anisakis, Capillaria, etc., as well as various combinations of these key words. The Internet search engines PubMed, Medline, Google and Googler Scholar were used as much as possible, and the references of every paper were checked in order to identify useful and reliable publications. The results showed unexpectedly high incidence of gnathostomiasis and low incidence of anisakidosis. The different incidence values of the infection with several fish-borne zoonotic nematode species are discussed, as well as some epidemiological aspects of the infections. The difficulties of differential diagnosis in non-endemic countries are emphasized. It is concluded that travelers must avoid risky behaviors which can lead to infection and that physicians and health authorities must advice travelers on the risks of eating behaviors during travel.

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Gnathostoma hispidumInfection in a Korean Man Returning from China

Cited by 9 publications

References 12 publications

Cutaneous Gnathostomiasis with Recurrent Migratory Nodule and Persistent Eosinophilia: a Case Report from China

Cutaneous Gnathostomiasis with Recurrent Migratory Nodule and Persistent Eosinophilia: a Case Report from China

Human gnathostomiasis: a neglected food-borne zoonosis

An Overview of Fish-borne Nematodiases among Returned Travelers for Recent 25 Years– Unexpected Diseases Sometimes Far Away from the Origin

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