Symptoms of Infection in Humans
Symptoms usually began to appear 6–11 days after initial infection, beginning with a fever and cough. Most cases reported a progression to a persistent cough, leading to expectoration and sometimes hemoptysis. Worms in the bronchial region can trigger a chronic, nonproductive cough and asthma-like symptoms due to the obstruction of airways by the worms. These symptoms along with a low-grade fever can last for several months if not initially diagnosed correctly. A scratching or crawling sensation can be felt in the throat if the worms are attached in the larynx. Weight loss and pneumonitis have been reported as possible long-term consequences, but not anemia.
Recently, M. laryngeus worms were found in the duodenum of a Thai patient, which was the first gastrointestinal case of Mammomonogamiasis. The patient complained of chest pain, haematemesia, melaena, abdominal bloating, but no respiratory symptoms. Although nothing conclusive was determined, it is possible that the adult worms were dislodged from the larynx, re-swallowed, and later found in the duodenum.
Read more about this topic: Mammomonogamus
Famous quotes containing the words symptoms of, symptoms, infection and/or humans:
“Murderous desire, hatred, distrust are nowadays the accompanying signs of physical illness: so thoroughly have we embodied our moral prejudices.—Perhaps cowardice and pity appear as symptoms of illness in savage ages. Perhaps even virtues might be symptoms.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“The human condition is such that pain and effort are not just symptoms which can be removed without changing life itself; they are the modes in which life itself, together with the necessity to which it is bound, makes itself felt. For mortals, the “easy life of the gods” would be a lifeless life.”
—Hannah Arendt (1906–1975)
“No science is immune to the infection of politics and the corruption of power.”
—Jacob Bronowski (1908–1974)
“All humans have a heart that can tell right from wrong.”
—Chinese proverb.
Mencius.