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Gnathostomiasis: a rare nematode infection.

M M Rahman1, M R Moula

  • 1Microbiology, Rangpur Medical College, Bangladesh. mujib7@tistaonline.com

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|February 10, 2006
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Gnathostomiasis, a rare parasitic infection in Bangladesh, involves a nematode larva infecting humans through contaminated food. This report details a second ocular case in northern Bangladesh, successfully treated with surgical removal of the Gnathostoma larva.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Human Infectious Diseases
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Gnathostoma is a nematode parasite typically infecting animals, but its third-stage larva can infect humans via consumption of raw or undercooked fish, poultry, or pork.
  • Gnathostomiasis is exceptionally rare in Bangladesh, with only one prior reported case of ocular infection in 2001.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old female from Nilphamari district, northern Bangladesh, presented with an ocular infection.
  • A live Gnathostoma larva was observed near the iris of her right eye.

Findings:

  • This case represents the second reported instance of gnathostomiasis in Bangladesh, specifically an ocular infection.
  • Surgical removal of the live larva from the patient's eye was performed.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for rare zoonotic infections like gnathostomiasis in specific geographic regions.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for successful treatment of ocular gnathostomiasis.
  • Further surveillance may be warranted to understand the epidemiology of Gnathostoma in Bangladesh.