An unexpected case report of Ascaris lumbricoides in pregnant woman

Microbiologia Medica

Daniela Dompè¹  Valentino Granero²  Elvio Peyronel³  Cristina Crocillà⁴  Maria Rita Cavallo⁴ 

[1] Unified Analysis Laboratory Rivoli-Pinerolo,Local Health Unit TO3, Pinerolo;Immunohaematology and Transfusion Medicine, Local Health Unit, Asti;Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Local Health Unit TO3, Pinerolo;Unified Analysis Laboratory Rivoli-Pinerolo,Local Health Unit TO3, Pinerolo;

关键词: Helminth infection;    pregnancy;    Anthelminthic;   

DOI  :  10.4081/mm.2019.7585

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Soil-transmitted helminths, primarily Ascaris, Trichuris and hookworm, infect more than 760 million people worldwide. Parasitic diseases represent a social and economic problem in developing countries. Herein, we present a case of ascariasis in a pregnant woman, who was treated with mebendazole for three days without teratogenic effects. It is emphasized the need not to underestimate helminth infections in developed countries and how rapid notification is needed in order to quickly establish a guided therapy especially in pregnant women.

【 授权许可】

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