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[Gnathostomiasis: an emerging parasitic disease?].

P Del Giudice1, E Cua, Y Le Fichoux

  • 1Unité de Maladies Infectieuses et Dermatologie, Hôpital Bonnet, Fréjus. del-giudice-p@chi-frejus-saint-raphael.fr

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|February 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Human gnathostomiasis, a parasitic infection from undercooked fish, can cause hand swelling. Early diagnosis and albendazole treatment are effective for this zoonotic disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Human gnathostomiasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by ingesting larvae of *Gnathostoma* species.
  • The infection is endemic in parts of Asia and Central America, posing a significant public health concern.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 46-year-old French woman in Vietnam presenting with a year of intermittent, pruritic hand swelling and eosinophilia.
  • Clinical presentation and serological tests confirmed gnathostomiasis.

Findings:

  • The patient received albendazole treatment, resulting in a favorable outcome.
  • This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to human gnathostomiasis.

Implications:

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  • Increased awareness is crucial for travelers and migrants visiting endemic regions.
  • Educating individuals about the risks of consuming raw or marinated fish is essential for prevention.