Human Mammomonogamus laryngeus Infection (Syngamosis) : The second case report in Thailand

Authors

  • Suvit Limawongpranee Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sugree Samanthai Kasemrad Hospital
  • Adisak Yoolek Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Keywords:

Mammomonogamus laryngeus, Human Syngamosis, Syngamus laryneus, Parasitic infection

Abstract

A case of bronchial infection with Mammomonogamus laryngeus in a 17-year-old man in Central Thailand is described. Following presentation with chronic unproductive cough, haemoptysis and weight loss, two pairs of worms were expelled. Treatment with albendazole resulted in resolution of the symptoms. Some aspects of Mammomonogamus laryngeus infection related to human parasitism, diagnosyic and the approach, treatment, and prophylaxis are also discussed.

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Published

01-02-2004

How to Cite

Limawongpranee, S. ., Samanthai, S., & Yoolek, A. (2004). Human Mammomonogamus laryngeus Infection (Syngamosis) : The second case report in Thailand. Siriraj Medical Journal, 56(2), 82–86. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245495

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 2 (2004): February

Section

Case Report

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