Syngamosis

Definition:

Syngamosis is a quite rare infectious disease caused by nematodes of the genus Mammomonogamus. Mammomonogamus laryngeus is the most common agent of human syngamosis. It was first demonstrated in 1899. Transmission is by ingestion of infective larvae.

References:

[1]. J S Nosanchuk, et al. Case report of and description of parasite in Mammomonogamus laryngeus (human syngamosis) infection. J Clin Microbiol. 1995 Apr;33(4):998-1000. [Content Brief]

[2]. Janaína Oliveira Bentivi Pulcherio, et al. Human syngamosis as an uncommon cause of chronic cough. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2013 Oct;17(4):413-4. [Content Brief]

[3]. T de A de Lara, et al. Human syngamosis. Two cases of chronic cough caused by Mammomonogamus laryngeus. Chest. 1993 Jan;103(1):264-5. [Content Brief]

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