Infectious Diseases
Sparganosis
Moderate
ICD-10: B70 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्पार्गेनोसिस · தமிழ்: ஸ்பார்கனோசிஸ் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸ್ಪಾರ್ಗನೋಸಿಸ್ · తెలుగు: స్పార్గనోసిస్ · বাংলা: স্পার্গানোসিস · मराठी: स्पार्गनोसिस · ગુજરાતી: સ્પાર્ગેનોસિસ
About this condition
Sparganosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of certain tapeworms, commonly acquired through contaminated water or eating undercooked infected meat. The larvae migrate through the body and form moving lumps under the skin or in other tissues. Though rare in India, cases have been reported in regions where consumption of raw or undercooked freshwater animals is common.
Common symptoms
subcutaneous nodules
migratory swelling
pain under skin
eye irritation
itching
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks or if swelling increases
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्पार्गेनोसिस · त्वचा के नीचे सूजन · चलने वाली गांठ · परजीवी संक्रमण |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஸ்பார்கனோசிஸ் · தோலடி கட்டி · நகரும் வீக்கம் · ஒட்டுண்ணி நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸ್ಪಾರ್ಗನೋಸಿಸ್ · ಚರ್ಮದ ಕೆಳಗೆ ಊತ · ಚಲಿಸುವ ಗಂಟು · ಪರಾವಲಂಬಿ ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్పార్గనోసిస్ · చర్మం కింద వాపు · కదిలే ముద్ద · పరాన్నజీవి వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্পার্গানোসিস · চামড়ার নিচে ফোলা · চলমান পিণ্ড · পরজীবী সংক্রমণ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्पार्गनोसिस · त्वचेखालील सूज · हलणारी गाठ · परजीवी संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્પાર્ગેનોસિસ · ચામડી નીચે સોજો · ફરતી ગાંઠ · પરોપજીવી ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Sparganosis?
subcutaneous nodules, migratory swelling, pain under skin, eye irritation, itching.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks or if swelling increases
Is Sparganosis common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in West Bengal, Odisha, Assam and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Sparganosis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks or if swelling increases.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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