Gnathostomiasis: An Emerging Infection of Raw Fish Consumers in Gnathostoma Nematode‐Endemic and Nonendemic Countries

ConclusionsGnathostomiasis is no longer a disease of returning travelers, and autochthonous cases may be anticipated to increase as a result of the importation of live Gnathostoma‐infected species and the potential establishment of regional zoonoses of Gnathostoma‐infected wild species. Since the eradication of gnathostomiasis is unlikely given the global distribution of Gnathostoma nematodes, the only effective preventive strategy is to educate persons in endemic and nonendemic areas that fish, eels, frogs, snakes, and birds must be cooked thoroughly first before eating and not eaten raw or marinated. The onset of migratory subcutaneous swellings with hyper‐eosinophilia weeks to months after consuming raw seafood should provoke suspicion of gnathostomiasis.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research