Autochthonous Gnathostomiasis, Brazil

摘要

To the Editor: Gnathostomiasis is an infestation by nematodes of the genus Gnathostoma; the main source of infection is raw freshwater fi sh. In the past, gnathostomiasis was regarded as restricted to certain Asian and Central American countries, but increase of migratory . ux and changes in alimentary habits have contributed to importing cases into areas where the disease is not endemic (1,2). We report a case of autochthonous gnasthostomiasis in Brazil