Gnathostoma hispidum infection

Gnathostoma hispidum infection: Introduction

Gnathostoma hispidum infection: A tapeworm infection with a tapeworm species called Gnathostoma hispidum. The infection is called gnathostomiasis and usually results from eating undercooked contaminated fish or poultry or drinking contaminated water. The nature and severity of symptoms vary depending on which part of the body the tapeworms migrate through (usually the skin). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Gnathostoma hispidum infection is available below.

Symptoms of Gnathostoma hispidum infection

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Malaise
• Diarrhea
• Muscle pain
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Treatments for Gnathostoma hispidum infection

• Surgical removal of tapeworms, Albendazole, Ivermectin
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Gnathostoma hispidum infection?

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Gnathostoma hispidum infection: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Gnathostoma hispidum infection:

• Meningitis
• Encephalitis
• Eosinophilia
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Causes of Gnathostoma hispidum infection

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Misdiagnosis and Gnathostoma hispidum infection

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Gnathostoma hispidum infection: Broader Related Topics

• Parasitic diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
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Types of Gnathostoma hispidum infection

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