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A rare case of neglected parasitic zoonosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Infections caused due to zoonotic hookworms are rare and are often under reported. Here we report a case of diarrheal disease caused by Ancylostoma ceylanicum , an important emerging zoonotic hookworm. There is limited knowledge about the epidemiology and disease burden of A. ceylanicum infections in Kerala. A 50-year-old male patient presented with complaints of loose stools for past five weeks. The laboratory investigations revealed a high total WBC count and eosinophil count. Diagnostic colonoscopy showed numerous worms which were identified as A. ceylanicum . Timely diagnosis aided in successful treatment of the patient. Improvement in diagnostic tools and awareness enable accurate and early detection of this neglected but emerging pathogen.

Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology

DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_385_23

Authors: Amal Noufal, Aiswarya Mukundan, Reena John

Institution: Government Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200