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Human gnathostomiasis.

Y Taniguchi1, K Hashimoto, S Ichikawa

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu, Japan.

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
|April 1, 1991
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Eating raw loach-fish from Japanese rice fields can cause Gnathostoma nipponicum infections. Diagnosis involved parasite fragments and serological tests, highlighting risks of raw freshwater fish consumption.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Gnathostoma nipponicum is a parasitic nematode.
  • Freshwater fish can act as intermediate hosts for Gnathostoma species.
  • Consumption of raw or undercooked fish is a known risk factor for parasitic zoonoses.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with symptoms after consuming raw loach-fish caught in a Japanese rice field.
  • A biopsy from one patient revealed a fragment of Gnathostoma.
  • Both patients' sera showed reactivity to Gnathostoma antigen via indirect immunofluorescence.

Findings:

  • The study confirms human infection with Gnathostoma nipponicum linked to raw loach-fish consumption.
  • Diagnostic methods included histopathology (biopsy) and serology (indirect immunofluorescence).

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  • Scanning electron microscopy was utilized for parasite and fish tissue analysis.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential public health risk associated with consuming raw freshwater fish in endemic areas.
    • Proper fish handling, cooking, and awareness of local parasitic risks are crucial for prevention.
    • Further research into Gnathostoma prevalence in freshwater fish and effective control strategies is warranted.