First evidence of human infection by Xiphinema brevicollum (Nematoda: Longidoridae)

Abstract

We present the first case of human infection by a phytopathogenic nematode in a patient suffering from severe abdominal pain. A combination of clinical, parasitological, and molecular examinations allowed us to identify Xiphinema brevicollum as the etiologic agent. Therefore, clinicians should be aware of this parasitosis and the complications associated with this phytopathogen nematode.

Keywords

• Xiphinema worms
• Phytopathogen
• Ectoparasite
• Nontransitional human infection