Nodular Human Lagochilascariasis Lesion in Hunter, Brazil

Abstract

Lagochilascariasis is a rare helminthic infection caused by Lagochilascaris minor nematodes and found in Latin America; most cases are reported in the Amazon region. We report on a case observed in a hunter in southern Brazil and describe scanning electron microscopy results for L. minor adult forms.

Keywords

• lagochilascariasis
• neglected diseases
• parasitology
• parasites
• helminthic disease
• Lagochilascaris minor