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Man Passes 30 cm Kidney Worm After Eating Raw Fish

4/18/2025

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A 35-year-old man in India made headlines after passing a staggering 30 cm kidney worm, Dioctophyma renale, following severe urinary retention and fever. This unusual case, likely linked to eating raw fish, underscores the hidden dangers of consuming undercooked aquatic delicacies, reminding us that even rare infections can pose serious health risks.

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A 35-year-old man in India made headlines after passing a staggering 30 cm kidney worm, Dioctophyma renale, following severe urinary retention and fever. This unusual case, likely linked to eating raw fish, underscores the hidden dangers of consuming undercooked aquatic delicacies, reminding us that even rare infections can pose serious health risks.