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Mammomonogamus Infection in a Human

Report of a Case^*

C. H. Gardiner AND Peter M. Schantz

Infection of humans by Mammomonogamus is rare, with approximately 80 cases reported in the literature. When present in man, the worms cause violent coughing until their removal. The diagnosis of Mammomonogamus infection in the past has been based on morphologic characteristics of intact adults. We report a case diagnosed by features of the worms in histologic section.

Accepted for publication February 25, 1983.

^* The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense.

Dr. Gardiner's military designation is LCDR, MSC, USN.