[A case of Sparganum mansoni infection induced by eating live frogs]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2012 Dec;24(6):639, 644.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

A case of Sparganum mansoni infection induced by having live frogs in other city was reported in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. The patient was treated with praziquantel and the effect was satisfactory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anthelmintics / administration & dosage
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Eating*
  • Humans
  • Praziquantel / administration & dosage
  • Praziquantel / therapeutic use
  • Ranidae*
  • Sparganosis / drug therapy*
  • Sparganosis / etiology
  • Sparganosis / parasitology*
  • Sparganum / drug effects

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Praziquantel