A Case of Human Gnathostomiasis Successfully Treated with Ivermectin

Eun-Young BAE; Bo-Kyung KOH; Jin-Wou KIM

Eun-Young BAE; Bo-Kyung KOH; Jin-Wou KIM.

Annals of Dermatology ; : 33-36, 2006.

Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-32314

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Cutaneous gnathostomiasis has also been called larva migrans profundus and nodular migratory eosinophilic panniculitis. Human gnathostomiasis is caused mainly by the nematode Gnathostoma spinigerum. It causes migratory cutaneous, erythematous, indurated plaques and serious visceral sequelae. Medical treatment with mebendazole, albendazole, and ivermectin has been disappointing. Surgical excision of the parasite is the treatment of choice when possible.

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Humans; Albendazole; Eosinophils; Gnathostoma; Gnathostomiasis; Ivermectin; Larva Migrans; Mebendazole; Panniculitis; Parasites

Gnathostomiasis; Ivermectin

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Parasites / Ivermectin / Larva Migrans / Panniculitis / Albendazole / Eosinophils / Gnathostomiasis / Gnathostoma / Mebendazole Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Annals of Dermatology Year: 2006 Type: Article

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