Infection of the respiratory tract with Mammomanogamus (Syngamus) laryngeus: a new case in Largo, Florida, and a summary of previously reported cases.
We present an unusual cause for chronic cough. Infection in a man by the nematode Mammomanogamus laryngeus is described along with a review of other reported human cases. High index of suspicion is urged, especially in world travelers.
D000818:Animals; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D008174:Lung Diseases, Parasitic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017206:Strongylida Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D014195:Travel; D014900:West Indies