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Case report shows successful treatment of gnathostomiasis in a pregnant woman, highlighting ivermectin's potential safety.
We encountered a case of gnathostomiasis in a pregnant woman; she was successfully treated using ivermectin, and the baby was delivered without complications. Administration of ivermectin during pregnancy may be considered after evaluation of the number of weeks of pregnancy and the risk to mother and child.
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