Clinical features and global epidemiological analysis of sparganosis: Based on 5 pediatric cases and a systematic review of 135 literature reports

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Objective Sparganosis is a rare parasitic disease caused by the larvae of Spirometra mansoni, with pediatric cases being particularly uncommon and prone to misdiagnosis. This study aims to analyze the clinical features, diagnostic strategies, and treatment responses in pediatric sparganosis, and to investigate its global epidemiological trends and diagnostic and therapeutic advancements through a systematic review. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 5 confirmed pediatric...

Source: PubMed - neurological misdiagnosis Published 22 Oct 2026 Imported 23 Oct 2026 Relevancy: Not reviewed

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