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Autochthonous Gnathostomiasis in Madagascar

Year: 2020

Type: article

Study design: Case Report

Abstract: We used molecular tools to identify an autochthonous case of gnathostomiasis in Madagascar. This severe ocular infection, caused by Gnathostoma spinigerum nematodes, led to vision loss in the patient's left eye. Clinicians should be aware of this parasitosis in Madagascar and other countries in Africa.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid2608.200383

Authors: Annie Raharisoa, Arezki Izri, Romain Lovanirina Andrianjafy, Ranto Andriantsilavina Rajaona, Anthony Marteau, Remy Durand, Mohammad Akhoundi

Institutions: Université Paris-Saclay, Méditerranée Infection Foundation, Hôpital Avicenne

Language: English

Topic: Mollusks and Parasites Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3042552889

FWCI: 1.023

Cites: 13

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10