Molecular diagnosis of Pseudoterranova decipiens s.s in human, France.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anisakis and Pseudoterranova are the main genera involved in human infections caused by nematodes of the Anisakidae family. Species identification is complicated due to the lack of differential morphological characteristics at the larval stage, thus requiring molecular differentiation. Pseudoterranova larvae ingested through raw fish are spontaneously eliminated in most cases, but mechanical removal by means of endoscopy might be required. To date, only very few cases of Pseudoterranova infection have been reported in France.

Case presentation

A 19-year-old woman from Northeastern France detected, while brushing her teeth, a larva exiting through her mouth. The patient who presented with headache, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps reported having eaten baked cod. The

SUBMITTER: Brunet J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5460327 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature