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Dioctophymiasis: A Rare Case Report
Sapna Chauhan1, Sunil Kaval2, Swati Tewari3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Muzaffarnagar Medical College , Muzaffarnagar, UP, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|April 5, 2016
Summary
A rare case of giant kidney worm (Dioctophyma renale) infection in a human male is reported. This parasitic infestation, typically affecting animals, caused severe kidney damage and urinary issues in the patient.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Human Urology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Dioctophyma renale, the giant kidney worm, is a large parasitic nematode primarily infecting the renal system of carnivorous mammals.
- Human infestation is exceptionally rare, with documented cases leading to severe kidney destruction and potential renal failure.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old male presented with acute urinary retention and hematuria.
- The patient subsequently passed a nematode consistent with Dioctophyma renale, confirming a rare case of human dioctophymiasis.
Findings:
- Morphological identification of the parasite confirmed it as Dioctophyma renale.
- This case represents one of the few documented instances of human infection with the giant kidney worm globally.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for zoonotic transmission of Dioctophyma renale to humans, emphasizing diagnostic challenges.
- Underscores the importance of considering rare parasitic infections in patients presenting with unexplained renal and urinary symptoms.
- Contributes to the limited global case data on human dioctophymiasis, particularly within India.
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