Ascaris lumbricoides in neonate: evidence of congenital transmission of intestinal nematodes

Authors

  • Leda Maria da Costa-Macedo Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro; Departamento de Parasitologia
  • Luís Rey FIOCRUZ; Instituto Oswaldo Cruz; Departamento de Biologia

Keywords:

Ascaris lumbricoides, Congenital transmission, nematodes, Neonate, Case description, Epidemiological study

Abstract

Clinical and epidemiological study of a forty-days-old infant with a diarrheic condition and insufficient development led to the coprological diagnosis of ascariasis and possible congenital infection. Specific treatment with levamizole, resulted in clinical and parasitological cure, in addition to gain of weight up to normal levels. Maternal parasitism had been diagnosed two months before labor and proved beyond doubt during the ensuing epidemiological inquiry.

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Published

1990-10-01

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How to Cite

Costa-Macedo, L. M. da, & Rey, L. (1990). Ascaris lumbricoides in neonate: evidence of congenital transmission of intestinal nematodes . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 32(5), 351-354. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/28759