Mammomanogamus (Syngamus) laryngeus infection: a new Brazilian human case

Freitas, Aline Kellermann de; Carli, G; Blankenhein, M H

doi:10.1590/s0036-46651995000200013

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“…In Brazil, Travassos described the first case of human disease in Salvador (state of Bahia) in 1921. 4 6 There are ∼100 cases of human infection, and almost all of them were originated in the Caribbean Islands and Brazil. 5 6 …”

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Human Syngamosis as an Uncommon Cause of Chronic Cough

Pulcherio

Silva

Rezende

et al. 2013

Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.

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Introduction Chronic cough may represent a diagnostic challenge. Chronic parasitism of upper airways is an unusual cause. Objective To describe a case of human syngamosis as an uncommon cause of dry cough. Case Report An endoscopic exam performed in a woman suffering of chronic cough revealed a Y-shaped worm in the larynx identified as Syngamus laryngeus. Discussion This nematode parasitizes the upper respiratory tract of many animals including humans. The diagnosis is performed by the examination of the worm expelled by cough or by endoscopy. Endoscopic exam is easy to perform and is essential in the diagnosis of causes of chronic cough, even uncommon entities. Removal is the only efficient treatment.

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“…The female measures 8 to 23 mm and the male measures 3 to 6 mm. 6 7 The life cycle of the parasite includes the elimination of eggs in the soil by coughing or by the stool (when they are swallowed). These eggs hatch and release larvae, which infect animals through contaminated water and food.…”

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confidence: 99%