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Gnathostomiasis is an infection caused by the roundworm Gnathostoma spinigerum, primarily affecting individuals in Southeast Asia and Central America due to the consumption of undercooked or raw freshwater fish. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, skin lesions, nausea, and vomiting, while treatment typically involves antiparasitic medications like albendazole or ivermectin. The exact number of affected individuals is difficult to determine.

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