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Nuevo caso de infección humana por una larva de Pseudoterranova decipiens (Nematoda, Anisakidae) en el Perú.

Translated title of the contribution: New case of human infection by a Pseudoterranova decipiens larva (Nematode, Anisakidae) in Peru
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Abstract

The purpose of this report is to divulge a new case of human anisakidosis in Peru, caused by a larva of the Pseudoterranova decipiens nematode found in a 17 year old female patient from Lima, who had ingested "cebiche" in a restaurant in the city of Ica, in the central coast of Peru. Approximately 4 hours after having ingested the food, the patient reported a feeling of uneasiness, with a nauseous sensation in the epigastric region, which intensified 5 hours later when she vomited. In the vomit content a live nematode was found, which was identified as larva L3 of P. decipiens. This is one of the etiologic agents of anisakidosis.

Translated title of the contributionNew case of human infection by a Pseudoterranova decipiens larva (Nematode, Anisakidae) in Peru
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)217-220
Number of pages4
JournalRevista de gastroenterología del Perú : órgano oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú
Volume23
Issue number3
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

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