INTRAOCULAR GNATHOSTOMA SPINIGERUM Clinicopathologic Study of Two Cases with Review of Literature

Biswas, Jyotirmay; Gopal, Lingam; Sharma, Tarun; Badrinath, SS

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“…However, its typical clinical manifestation is that of multiple-crisscross RPE with atrophic pigmentary tracts (204). Only a few other agents have been reported to produce a subretinal tract (40,221,228).…”

Section: Cavitary Myiasismentioning

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Myiasis

2012

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SUMMARY Myiasis is defined as the infestation of live vertebrates (humans and/or animals) with dipterous larvae. In mammals (including humans), dipterous larvae can feed on the host's living or dead tissue, liquid body substance, or ingested food and cause a broad range of infestations depending on the body location and the relationship of the larvae with the host. In this review, we deeply discuss myiasis as a worldwide infestation with different agents and with its broad scenario of clinical manifestations as well as diagnosis techniques and treatment.

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Section: Cavitary Myiasismentioning

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2012

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“…49 The commonest ocular feature is anterior uveitis. 50,51,52 There are other ocular features like lid swelling, iris atrophy, iris holes, intraocular haemorrhage, glaucoma, retinal scars and retinal detachment.…”

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Parasitic Eye Disease in India and the World- A Major Review

Sarkar¹,

Bhattacharayya²,

Choudhuri³

et al. 2017

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BACKGROUNDParasites are a group of eukaryotic organisms. They may be free living, may form symbiotic relationships or form parasitic relationships with the hosts. The total number of recognised species of parasites are over 800,000. They may be unicellular or multicellular. Unicellular parasites include protozoa, while multicellular parasites include helminths and arthropods. The parasites are associated with human beings since the beginning of civilisation. The parasitic diseases are present worldwide including India. In addition to the already prevalent diseases, newer diseases are emerging in the clinical scenario. The systemic diseases like cysticercosis, paragonimiasis, hydatidosis and toxoplasmosis are common. Acquired toxoplasma infections are rising in incidence in immunodeficient individuals. Cestodes, trematodes, tissue flagellates and sporozoa affect human beings commonly including their eyes in different parts of the world. They thus constitute a real health problem globally. The basics of parasitology lie in morphological and pathological studies. This scope has extended further with recent updates in molecular parasitology. The present review discusses the principal ocular parasites found in India and the world with reference to microbiological and pathological aspects and gives outlines of management.

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“…La forma ocular de la infección se reporta con mucha mayor frecuencia que las que afectan otros órganos (22). La uveítis, usualmente anterior, la iritis, la hemorragia intraocular, el glaucoma, las lesiones retinianas e incluso su desprendimiento, también son manifestaciones del compromiso ocular.…”

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“…La uveítis, usualmente anterior, la iritis, la hemorragia intraocular, el glaucoma, las lesiones retinianas e incluso su desprendimiento, también son manifestaciones del compromiso ocular. En esta forma de la infección, la eosinofilia suele ser menos importante o, incluso, estar ausente, aunque desde el punto de vista inmunológico el ojo es un sitio privilegiado para la infección (3,22).…”

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Gnatostomiasis cutánea, primer caso confirmado en Colombia

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: estudio patológico e identificación del espécimen Leonardo F. Jurado: contribución en la identificación del parasito, revisión de la historia clínica y de la literatura científica pertinente Todos los autores participaron en la escritura del manuscrito. La gnatostomiasis es una zoonosis parasitaria causada por algunas especies del género de helmintos Gnathostoma. La presentación clínica es muy variada y su diagnóstico constituye un desafío; es endémica en países tropicales y subtropicales, y la transmisión se asocia con el consumo de carne de animales acuáticos, cruda o mal cocida. En las últimas décadas, el creciente turismo internacional y el consumo de alimentos exóticos, han provocado un notable aumento de casos de la enfermedad. En nuestro país no se ha reportado ningún caso confirmado de gnatostomiasis. Se presenta el caso de un hombre colombiano de 63 años de edad, viajero frecuente al exterior, que consultó por presentar síntomas gastrointestinales. Durante la hospitalización desarrolló una lesión cutánea en el flanco abdominal derecho, de la cual se extrajo una larva cuya descripción morfológica permitió clasificarla como Gnathostoma spinigerum. Se trata de la primera confirmación de un caso importado de gnatostomiasis en Colombia. En este artículo se discuten las generalidades, la etiología, la patogenia y el tratamiento de la enfermedad, con especial énfasis en las características particulares de este paciente. Gnatostomiasis cutánea, primer caso confirmado en ColombiaPalabras clave: gnatostomiasis/diagnóstico, Gnathostoma, Larva migrans, parasitosis intestinales, zoonosis, Colombia. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.7705/biomedica.v35i4.2547 Cutaneous gnathostomiasis, first confirmed case in ColombiaGnathostomiasis is a parasitic zoonosis caused by some species of helminthes belonging to the genus Gnathostoma. It has a wide clinical presentation and its diagnosis is a challenge. Tropical and subtropical countries are endemic, and its transmission is associated with eating raw or undercooked meat from fresh water animals. Increasing global tourism and consuming exotic foods have produced a noticeable rise in cases of the disease in the last decades. However, in our country, there has not been any confirmed case of gnathostomiasis previously reported. We present the case of a 63-year-old Colombian man with an international travel history, who presented with gastrointestinal symptoms. During the hospital stay, he developed a cutaneous lesion on the upper right abdominal quadrant, where later, a larva was found. A morphological study allowed us to identify it as Gnathostoma spinigerum. As such, this is the first report of an imported case of gnathostomiasis confirmed in Colombia. This article describes the principles, etiology, pathogenic cycle and treatment of this disease with special considerations to our patient's particular features.

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INTRAOCULAR GNATHOSTOMA SPINIGERUM Clinicopathologic Study of Two Cases with Review of Literature

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Parasitic Eye Disease in India and the World- A Major Review

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