gnathostomiasis (Gnathostoma species)
Advices
Priority | Medication | Remarks |
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Priority: 1st choice |
Medication: albendazol po 400mg 2dd 21 to 28 days |
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Priority: 2nd choice |
Medication: ivermectine po 0.2mg/kg 1dd 2 days |
Sources
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Pubmed.gov publication # 19597010
Herman JS, Chiodini PL (2009) Gnathostomiasis, another emerging imported disease. Clin Microbiol Rev. 22(3):484-92
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Pubmed.gov publication # 25997919
Diaz JH (2015) Gnathostomiasis: An Emerging Infection of Raw Fish Consumers in Gnathostoma Nematode-Endemic and Nonendemic Countries. J Travel Med. 22(5):318-24. doi: 10.1111/jtm.12212.
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Pubmed.gov publication # 15569795
Kraivichian K, Nuchprayoon S, Sitichalernchai P, Chaicumpa W, Yentakam S (2004) Treatment of cutaneous gnathostomiasis with ivermectin. Am J Trop Med Hyg 71:623-8.
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Pubmed.gov publication # 2376755
Punyagupta S, Bunnag T, Juttijudata P (1990) Eosinophilic meningitis in Thailand. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of 162 patients with myeloencephalitis probably caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum. J Neurol Sci 96:241-56.
Antimicrobial resources
The following antimicrobial agents have been used in these recommendations:
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Swab vid: G-147784.5
Updated: 01/19/2024 - 15:53
Status: Published
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