J Parasitol Res 2014:916120. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/916120, Pampiglione S, Gentile A, Maggi P, Scattone A, Sollitto F (2001) A nodular pulmonary lesion due to Linguatula serrata in an HIV-positive man. Ind J Ophthalm 62(12):1159, Article "". The reason for the presentation of this case is that Linguatula serrata, a parasite rarely encountered in humans, was found in a patient in Van province. An official website of the United States government. J Parasit Dis 45, 5058 (2021). PMID . 2019 May 19;7:e00111. Accessibility The infestation may lead to acute pharyngitis, dysphasia, vomiting, nasal . Humans can serve both roles. The score is derived from an automated algorithm, and represents a weighted count of the amount of attention Altmetric picked up for a research output. Bookshelf rpt4 Google Scholar, Gokpinar S, Aydenzoz M (2010) Protozoons and arthropods found in eyes. PScript5.dll Version 5.2 Parasite Epidemiol Control 7: e00111. Tavassoli, M., H. Tajic, B. Dalir-Naghadeh, F. Hairiri. Parasitology Research You can review and change the way we collect information below. 2007. TabaTabaVakili S, Abbasi A, Mobedi I et al (2012) Report of a case with small bowel obstruction by a rare parasite (Pentastomiasis). is provided as an example of pentastomid biology. Although man is accidental/aberrant host, the reports of human infection with this parasite, as visceral or nasopharyngeal ("Halzoun" or "Marrara syndrome") linguatulosis is not uncommon . Linguatula serrata Tongue Worm in Human Eye, Austria. PubMed Central Google Scholar, Khalil G, Haddad C, Otrock ZK, Jaber F, Farra A (2013) Halzoun, an allergic pharyngitis syndrome in Lebanon: the trematode Dicrocoelium dendriticum as an additional cause. Pal S S, Bhargava M, Kumar A et al . This generalist approach helps the parasite evade a host defense. %PDF-1.6 % CAS Please use the form below to submit correspondence to the authors or contact them at the following address: Julia Walochnik, Molecular Parasitology, Institute for Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Medicine, Centre for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Kinderspitalgasse 15, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Her chest and sinus radiographs showed no abnormalities. (Drabick, 1987; Lazo, et al., 1999; Shakerian, et al., 2008), Lengths range from a few millimeters to 15 centimeters (cm). a true worm), but a crustacean, like shrimps, crabs, etc.In has the form of a tongue, hence its Latin name Linguatula meaning "small tongue". This work was supported by the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Cookies used to make website functionality more relevant to you. Effect of age, sex, and season on the prevalence of Linguatula serrata infestation in mesenteric lymph nodes of goats slaughtered in Tabriz, Iran. Webinars. Introduction. sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal Cats, dogs, foxes, and other carnivores are normal hosts of this parasite. Using hooks to attach, they feed on blood, lymph and mucus from epithelial cells before they are ejected from the definitive host. Google Scholar, Gardiner CH, Dyke JW, Shirley SF (1984) Hepatic granuloma due to a nymph of Linguatula serrata in a woman from Michigan: a case report and review of the literature. Linguatula serrata (Pentastomida: order Porocephalida, family Linguatulidae) is a cosmopolitan parasite inhabiting . The phylogenetic position of the pentastomids is still not fully resolved. Lagomorphs are one of the many natural intermediate hosts for the pentastomid, Linguatula serrata (James and Harwood, 1969; Soulsby, 1968). Iran J Med Sci 27(4):191192, Sulyok M, Rzsa L, Bod I et al (2014) Ocular pentastomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 8600 Rockville Pike Haugerud, R. 1989. Bogs have a flora dominated by sedges, heaths, and sphagnum. Epub 2018 Mar 7. PubMedGoogle Scholar. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! are found in the nasal passages and frontal sinuses of dogs and other canids, domestic animals, and humans. This parasitic worm (a Pentastome) can grow to be 10cm in length. Sarmadian, H., Nasiri, Z., Saeedinia, S. et al. Hepatic granuloma due to a nymph of Linguatula serrata in a woman from Michigan: A case report and review of the literature. Careers. Message not sent. While ADW staff and contributors provide references to books and websites that we believe are reputable, we cannot necessarily endorse the contents of references beyond our control. The rabbit becomes infected upon consumption of eggs shed by respiratory excretions of the definitive hosts which include dogs and occasionally humans (Schoeb et al., 2007). Epub 2018 Dec 6. Parasitology, 86: 59-83. Iran J Parasitol. Dispatches.indd Finally, 30 papers of 62 human cases were included in this study. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.1984.33.187, Article J Shahid Sadoughi Uni Med Sci 5:5860, Baird JK, Kassebaum LJ, Ludwig GK (1988) Hepatic granuloma in a man from North America caused by a nymph of Linguatula serrata. Clinical manifestation and epidemiological findings of human linguatula serrate infection in Iran: systematic review. This case report presents the first canine Linguatula case in Finland in an imported dog originating from Spain. the region of the earth that surrounds the equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south. The aim of this study was to collect data and provide information on clinical diagnosis of disease, methods of dissemination, prevention and treatment of human linguatuliasis in order to increase peoples awareness and health care. In this study case reports of individuals in Iran those infected with the Linguatula serrata were taken from the international databases (e.g., Medline (PubMed), Scopus, Iranmedex, Scientific Information Database, and Irandoc) and reviewed. Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. (Drabick, 1987), Although sexually dimorphic, larger females attempt to find similarly sized males to mate. J Med Sci. [Progress of research on clinical manifestations and diagnosis of human pentastomiasis]. Saunders, pp 35960, Drury R (1962) Larval Granulomata in the Liver Gut 3(4):289294, CAS Turkiye Parazitol Derg 35:4749. We hope that our data will be an impetus for a comprehensive phylogenetic study of this group of parasites. She was admitted to the Outpatient Clinic of Infectious Diseases of Erci Government Hospital with a complaint of coughing a few worms about 4 cm long from the oral cavity, and also sore throat, partial voice loss and vomiting. reproduction in which eggs are released by the female; development of offspring occurs outside the mother's body. Riley, J. FOIA Altogether, the morphologic appearance of this specimen was similar to the organism described by Lazo et al. - 78.46.123.161. A molecular biological approach to the phylogenetic position of the genus. living in the Nearctic biogeographic province, the northern part of the New World. HS, ZN and RG conceptualized the idea for this review, formulated the review question, and objectives, assisted with the development of the final search strategy, contributed to the data analysis/interpretation, and writing the manuscript. Find details on Linguatula serrata in dogs including diagnosis and symptoms, active forms, resting forms, clinical effects, treatment and more. CAS Larvae are primarily non-feeding, encysting in a variety of host tissues. (8) and could thus be identified as a third instar larva of L. serrata tongue worm. Linguatula Serrata is a parasitic worm that lives in the nose and sinuses of cats, dog, reptiles, birds and humans. The girl also had cats and a turtle, but cats are not primary hosts and turtles are never hosts for the life cycle of the L. serrata tongue worm (14). It behaves very much like a worm. Human linguatulosis is a rare but highly specialized pentastomid parasitic infection all around the world. Acta Trop 125:115118. The polyclinic doctor suspected that the worm was a parasite but he could not make a diagnosis, and the patient was referred to Health Research and Training Hospital, Yznc Yl University. All species infecting humans are currently classified as Porocephalida; the species L. serrata and Armillifer armillatus are responsible for most human cases of infection. The disease is caused by worm-like parasites which share some morphologic features of arthropods and annelids. This pentastomid has a relatively low host specificity, infecting many herbivorous mammals as juveniles and many carnivorous mammals as adults. Although the distribution of this pentastomid is almost global, it is predominantly prevalent in warm subtropical and temperate regions. The pupil was round and reactive, the lens was clear, and a slight iridodonesis was observed. Clinical diagnosis was achieved by obtaining a patients history, then completing a clinical examination of the mentioned patients. Small Ruminent Research, 72: 73-76. National Science Foundation . Intraocular infection is extremely rare; only 5 cases caused by L. serrata tongue worms have been described: 2 from the southern United States (45), 1 from Portugal (6), 1 from Israel (7), and 1 from Ecuador (8). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07272-y, https://iranjournals.nlai.ir/handle/123456789/249016. The mean age of the patients was 25.8years (varied from 8 to 79years). A case of human infestation with Linguatula serrata in a woman is described. Accessed March 01, 2023 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Linguatula_serrata/. Linguatula serrata, the so-called tongue worm, is a worm-like, bloodsucking parasite belonging to the Pentastomida group. Vete Parasitol: Reg Stud Rep 13:135140, Janbakhsh A, Hamzavi Y, Babaei P (2015) The first case of human infestation with Linguatula serrata in Kermanshah province. A large change in the shape or structure of an animal that happens as the animal grows. Most cases of linguatuliasis or pentastomiasis are recorded in the Middle East. Prevalence of Linguatula serrata infestation in stray dogs of Shahrekord, Iran. Vision was reduced to 0.1 Snellen. Hami, M., S. Naddaf, I. Mobedi, M. Zare-Bidaki, S. Athari, B. Hajimohammadi, G. Anaraki-Mohammed. There was not any conflict of interests by all authors. Kerman Uni Med Sci. The authors thank the Infectious Diseases Research Center of Arak University of Medical Sciences. Linguatula serrata, the so-called tongue worm, is a worm-like, bloodsucking parasite belonging to the Pentastomida group. Linguatulosis is a condition associated with the organism Linguatula serrata.. The species Linguatula serrata belongs to the Pentastomida, a still-enigmatic group of worm-like, bloodsucking parasites that inhabit the upper respiratory tract of terrestrial, carnivorous vertebrates, mostly reptiles and birds; L. serrata, commonly called tongue worms, typically inhabit canids and felids. This worm has been found in the eye chambers and livers of humans, where humans have ingested the eggs from the external environment. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01276-8, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-020-01276-8. The reason for the presentation of this case is that Linguatula serrata, a parasite rarely encountered in humans, was found in a patient in Van province. Ocular linguatuliasis in Ecuador: Case report and morphometric study of the larva of Linguatula serrata. Journal of Parasitic Diseases Symptoms of infection were mainly observed in the upper respiratory tract in most reports, the patients status was improved by removing the parasite from the infected organ. ADW doesn't cover all species in the world, nor does it include all the latest scientific information about organisms we describe. 2012 Apr;24(2):222-7. (Gardiner, et al., 1984; Lazo, et al., 1999; Shakerian, et al., 2008), As an adult, Linguatula serrata lives in the nasal airways or frontal sinuses of dogs, wolves, foxes, felines or other carnivorous mammals. Humans are intermediate incidental hosts and dead end for the parasite. Comparative spermatology of a pentastomid. Nasopharynx was the most frequently involved organ in human cases. Ocular linguatuliasis in Ecuador: case report and morphometric study of the larva of, First maxillae suction discs in branchiura (Crustacea): development and evolution in light of the first molecular phylogeny of branchiura,pentastomida, and other maxillopoda.. Final visual acuity was 1.0 Snellen. Host: Canids ( Fig 1 ), rarely felids and humans. Before https://iranjournals.nlai.ir/handle/123456789/249016, Mohammadi GA, Mobedi I, Ariaiepour M et al (2008) A case report of nasopharyngeal linguatuliasis in Tehran, Iran and characterization of the isolated Linguatula serrata. 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