A Case of Gnathostomiasis / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 1427-1429, 2001.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-111239
ABSTRACT
Gnathostomiasis is caused by the nematode parasite Gnathostoma spinigerum. Humans are usually infected by ingestion of inadequately cooked fish, containing larva. Gnathostomiasis is endemic in much of southeast Asia including Thailand, Japan, China and Philippines. It causes migratory cutaneous erythematous indurated plaque and serious visceral sequellae. Treatment with all kinds of antiparasitic drugs has been disappointing. The disease has not been reported in Korea. We report the first case of gnathostomiasis in a 41-year-old Korean man travelling in an endemic area.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Parasitos
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Filipinas
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Sudeste Asiático
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Tailândia
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China
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Ingestão de Alimentos
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Gnatostomíase
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Gnathostoma
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Japão
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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