First case of Lagochilascaris minor infection in Bolivia.
Few cases of human infection with Lagochilascaris minor have been reported in the literature. They occurred in Central and South America and the Caribbean. We describe the first patient with this nematode infection in Bolivia.
Ollé-Goig
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German Leprosy Relief Association (DAHW), Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Recacoechea
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Feeley
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D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000994:Antitrichomonal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001838:Bolivia; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000994:Antitrichomonal Agents; D008795:Metronidazole