G. spinigerum infection

Introduction: G. spinigerum infection

Description of G. spinigerum infection

G. spinigerum infection (medical condition): A tapeworm infection with a tapeworm species called Gnathostoma spinigerum. The infection is called gnathostomiasis and usually results from eating undercooked contaminated fish or poultry or drinking contaminated water. The nature and severity of symptoms vary depending on which part of the body the tapeworms migrate through (usually the skin).

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G. spinigerum infection as a Disease

G. spinigerum infection: Another name for Gnathostoma spinigerum infection (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Gnathostoma spinigerum infection
  »Symptoms of Gnathostoma spinigerum infection
  »Treatments for Gnathostoma spinigerum infection

Symptoms of G. spinigerum infection (Gnathostoma spinigerum infection)

Some of the symptoms of G. spinigerum infection incude:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Malaise
• Diarrhea
• Muscle pain

See full list of 14 symptoms of G. spinigerum infection (Gnathostoma spinigerum infection)

Treatments for G. spinigerum infection (Gnathostoma spinigerum infection)

Treatments for G. spinigerum infection (Gnathostoma spinigerum infection) include:

• Surgical removal of tapeworms, Albendazole, Ivermectin

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Treatment of G. spinigerum infection: For more treatment information about G. spinigerum infection, see treatment of Gnathostoma spinigerum infection (G. spinigerum infection)

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