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Macracanthorhynchus ingens Infection in an 18-Month-Old Child in Florida: A Case Report and Review of

Blaine A Mathison1, Henry S Bishop1, Chad R Sanborn2

  • 1Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Center for Global Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|August 10, 2016
PubMed

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A rare case of acanthocephaliasis caused by Macracanthorhynchus ingens occurred in a child in Florida. This report details the third human infection by this parasite, reviewing its biology and clinical aspects.

Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Acanthocephaliasis is a rare parasitic infection caused by thorny-headed worms.
  • Human infections are infrequent, with limited documented cases globally.

Observation:

  • An 18-month-old child in Florida was diagnosed with acanthocephaliasis.
  • The causative agent was identified as Macracanthorhynchus ingens.

Findings:

  • This case represents the third documented human infection by Macracanthorhynchus ingens.
  • The study provides a comprehensive review of human acanthocephaliasis, including parasite biology, clinical symptoms, pathology, morphology, and diagnostic methods.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for zoonotic transmission of Macracanthorhynchus ingens to humans.
  • Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and diagnostic preparedness for rare parasitic infections in pediatric populations.
Keywords:
MacracanthorhynchusMoniliformisacanthocephaliasispediatricszoonotic

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