Abstract
Human gnathostomiasis is characterized by subcutaneous migratory swellings, piercing sensations, and, less commonly, ocular and central nervous system disease. The parasite, Gnathostoma spp., is a food-borne zoonosis. Consumption of intermediate/paratenic hosts, usually raw fish, shrimp, crab, frog, or chicken, is the source of infection. Treatment is surgical when the worm can be easily accessed or medical with albendazole and/or ivermectin. Long-term treatment may be necessary in some cases.
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