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Paragordius varius.

D R Smith1, D D Watson, R R Clevenger

  • 1Department of Pathology, Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46805.

Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
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A man passed Paragordius varius, commonly known as Gordian worms, which were ingested via contaminated sources. Accurate identification is crucial to differentiate these pseudoparasites from actual parasitic infections.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Zoology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Gordian worms (Paragordius varius) are aquatic invertebrates.
  • Pseudoparasitism occurs when non-pathogenic organisms are ingested and expelled.
  • Accurate identification of ingested organisms is vital in clinical settings.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old male patient presented with the expulsion of a tangled mass of worms.
  • The expelled organisms were morphologically identified as Paragordius varius.

Findings:

  • The case details the ingestion of Paragordius varius, a pseudoparasite.
  • Key identifying characteristics and the life cycle of Gordian worms are discussed.
  • The importance of distinguishing Gordian worms from true helminthic parasites is highlighted.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing pseudoparasitism in clinical diagnostics.
  • Understanding Gordian worm ingestion routes (contaminated food/water) can inform public health advice.
  • Distinguishing pseudoparasites prevents unnecessary antiparasitic treatments and patient anxiety.