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Cutaneous larva migrans induced by swallowing live pond loaches
Author(s) -
Kuo Y.L.,
Wu Y.H.,
Su K.E.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2011.04116.x
Subject(s) - cutaneous larva migrans , rash , biology , dermis , larva , larva migrans , helminths , zoology , medicine , anatomy , dermatology , ecology
Summary Freshwater fish, specifically loaches, are potential hosts of Gnathostoma species. Consumption of uncooked freshwater loaches may result in cutaneous larva migrans. We report the case of a 70‐year‐old Taiwanese man who presented with a serpiginous skin rash on his abdomen. He had eaten live loaches intermittently (sometimes daily) for 5 months before his presentation. On histopathological examination, a transected parasite body and a headbulb were found in the mid‐dermis. The parasite was confirmed as belonging to the genus Gnathostoma , most likely Gnathostoma doloresi . The patient recovered uneventfully without treatment, and had no symptoms at his 12‐month follow‐up visit.