Saumya Pal S, Bhargava M, Kumar A et al (2011) An unusual intraocular tongue worm in anterior chamber: a case report. Parasite: Linguatula serrata. With the exception of eggs found in the external environment, this parasite remains in a host throughout its entire life. . Iran J Parasitol 3(1):5355, Montazeri A, Gamali R, Kazemi A (1997) A case report of Halzon syndrome. Table of Contents Volume 17, Number 5May 2011. The .gov means its official. [] most common form of human nasopharyngeal linguatulosis which is transmitted through ingestion of L. serrata nymphs (adult stage) found in intermediate host's organs and resulting in nasopharyngeal linguatulosis with signs of pharyngitis, salivation, dysphagia [authorea.com] [] larva.it causes pentastomiasis and respiratory . Clinical manifestation and epidemiological findings of human. Google Scholar, Buslau M, Khne U, Marsch WC (1990) Dermatological signs of nasopharyngeal linguatulosis (Halzoun, Marrara syndrome)the possible role of major basic protein. Humans can serve both roles. Dogs are the typical final hosts of L. serrata tongue worms, and children generally tend to have carefree contact with pet animals. Surgical removal of the parasite was complicated because of high mobility of the parasite inside the anterior chamber. Carnivores can subsequently feed on infected human cadavers. Linguatula serrata tongue worm in human eye, Austria. https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.16-0508, Moher D, Liberati A, Tetzlaff J, Altman D (2009) Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement. Parassitologia 43:105108, Parenzan P, Chieffi G (1951) First clinical case of human infestation from Linguatula serrata in Italy. Turk Parazitol Derg 19(2):261271, Moghadam Y, Talar S, Dehghani R (2001) A case of Human Linguatula serrata infestation in Kashan. It infects the airways of dogs, occasionally cats, which act as final hosts, but also other domestic and wild animals (including cattle, sheep . A human nasopharyngeal linguatuliasis was reported for the second time in Egypt andSymptomatic treatment was given followed by a single dose of praziquantel after identification of the causative parasite. 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". "Linguatula serrata" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. (Banaja, 1983), Adults ingest food in the final host's respiratory tract. (Tavassoli, et al., 2007). In otherwords, Europe and Asia and northern Africa. This work was supported by the Medical University of Vienna, Austria. Pesquisa de informao mdica. Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Trk Parazitol Derg 35(1):47. In carnivores, including dogs, it usually parasitises the nasal cavity and sinuses, causing upper respiratory signs. If you need to go back and make any changes, you can always do so by going to our Privacy Policy page. (Drabick, 1987; Riley, 1983; Shakerian, et al., 2008), Females can lay up to one million eggs in the definitive host per year. "". It infects the airways of dogs, occasionally cats, which act as final hosts, but also other domestic and wild animals (including cattle, sheep . Reg Stud Rep 16:100288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2019.100288, Article Katie Behrmann (author), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Heidi Liere (editor), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, John Marino (editor), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Barry OConnor (editor), University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Renee Mulcrone (editor), Special Projects. After a series of molts, the worm loses its leg-like appendages and tapers from its cone shaped head down to its posterior end. 3113). Ocul Immunol Inflamm 19(6):442443, Schacher JF, Saab S, Germanos R, Boustany N (1969) The aetiology of halzoun in Lebanon: recovery of Linguatula serrata nymphs from two patients. Infection may also be acquired through ingestion of eggs from plants or water in the environment. New York, Springer Publishing Co. p:120122, Akyol C, Coskun S, Omez G, Senlik B (1995) Linguatula serrata in Bursa stray dogs and its importance from the point of public health. 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. 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. Animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides, as well as anterior and posterior ends. The clinical picture of the case was very puzzling and the attack lasted for 15 days. living in residential areas on the outskirts of large cities or towns. Reports on wild canids as definitive hosts of this parasite are scarce. The definitive hosts of L. serrata include carnivores such as dogs, wolves, and coyotes. However, the distance between L. serrata and the other species is larger than that between any other species. J Egypt Public Health Assoc 47:364369, CAS - 172.104.178.68. Linguatula serrata also frequently infects domesticated animals used for agriculture and stray animals also used for provisions. Comparative spermatology of a pentastomid. Disclaimer. In other words, Central and South America. Tabaripour, R., Keighobadi, M., Sharifpour, A. et al. are found in the nasal passages and frontal sinuses of dogs and other canids, domestic animals, and humans. Prevalence of Linguatula serrata infestation in stray dogs of Shahrekord, Iran. The adult forms of Linguatula spp. The pandemic of COVID-19 in worldwide causes recent millions of morbidity and mortality in all countries and is the most important challenge in the world in recent years. Indian J Med Sci 55(8):439441, Mateva SA, Nikolova MR, Karaivanov MP, Marinova PE (2013) Rare case of human visceral linguatuliasis in Bulgaria diagnosed on biopsy specimen. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1705.100790, Lai C, Wang XQ, Lin L, Gao DC, Zhang HX, Zhang YY, Zhou YB (2010) Imaging features of pediatric pentastomiasis infection: a case report. A viable parasite was extracted and transferred to physiologic saline. Linguatula serrata, the so-called tongue worm, is a worm-like, bloodsucking parasite belonging to the Pentastomida group. ISSN 15432165, Seventh Ed, Philadelphia: W.B. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Living nymphs were expelled.This is the first human case reported from Greece so far. Her complete blood count revealed cell differentiation within normal limits without eosinophilia. having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror-image halves. Cases of infection of this parasite commonly occur where animals are raised, such as slaughterhouses and farms. The infection is caused by a cosmopolitanfood-borne zoonoticparasiteLinguatula serrata (L. serrata) belonging to class pentastomida.Adult parasitesreside in upper respiratory system, nasal airways and sinuses of carnivorous animals as their final hosts.Herbivorous and other ruminants as intermediate hosts reserve . This review includes previous studies on the genus Linguatula in Iran and other countries from 1940 to 2019. dogs, and livestocks slaughterhouse offal or the carcasses of infected herbivores, and a careful control and treatment strategy to prevent it in such as goats, sheep, and cattle; this facilitates the spread of intermediate . Ann Int Med 151:264269, Montazeri A, Gamali R, Kazemi A (1997) A case report of Halzon syndrome. Linguatula serrata, the so-called tongue worm, is a worm-like, bloodsucking parasite belonging to the Pentastomida group. Two of the other 5 ocular linguatulosis case-patients mentioned earlier had a recent history of ocular trauma but whether trauma was related to infection remains unknown. Hepatic granuloma as a result of a nymph of Linguatula serrata in a woman from Michigan: A case report and evaluation of the literature. J Med Sci. Tabaripour R, Shokri A, Teshnizi S H, et al (2019) Status of Linguatula serrata infection in livestock: a systematic review with meta-analysis in Iran. Iranian Journal of Parasitology, 4 (3): 25-31. The hosts ingest the eggs, and the first instar larva hatches within their intestines, penetrates the mucosa, and retreats into the tissue, where it encysts and molts to the third larval stage. application/pdf This is where similarly sized females and males mate, though pentastomid males are generally smaller than pentastomid females. The parasite's eggs are transferred when coughed or sneezed out from the lungs to the external environment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. CDC is not responsible for Section 508 compliance (accessibility) on other federal or private website. International Journal for Parasitology7: 481-487. The genus Linguatula (Pentastomida) is cosmopolitan and includes 6 species that have a higher prevalence in subtropical, tropical, and temperate regions. living in the Nearctic biogeographic province, the northern part of the New World. [Google Scholar] Meshgi B, Asgarian O. A large change in the shape or structure of an animal that happens as the animal grows. Hami, M., S. Naddaf, I. Mobedi, M. Zare-Bidaki, S. Athari, B. Hajimohammadi, G. Anaraki-Mohammed. Linguatula serrate, an ectoparasite, belonging to the arthropods order, has diverse forms of adult, nymph and larva. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative, Over 10 million scientific documents at your fingertips, Not logged in https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003041, Tabaripour R, Shokri A, Hosseini Teshnizi S, Fakhar M, Keighobadi M (2019) Status of Linguatula serrata infection in livestock: a systematic review with meta-analysis in Iran. Hajipour N, Tavassoli M (2019) Prevalence and associated risk factors of Linguatula serrata infection in definitive and intermediate hosts in Iran and other countries: a systematic review. Iran Tropical Animal Health Prod 51:879885. (Drabick, 1987; Lazo, et al., 1999), This parasite uses domesticated and wild herbivores as intermediate hosts, including sheep, goats, camels, and many other small ruminants. While the larvae are encysted, many of them die and calcify after about two years, but if the definitive, carnivorous host feeds upon the intermediate host when the larvae are in their third stage, the carnivore acquires the parasite. The life cycle of Linguatula spp. Infestation may occur in the viscera, where immature forms develop in the liver, spleen, lungs, eyes, and other organs, or in the nasopharyngeal area. Human linguatulosis is a considerable medical problem in endemic regions. Google Scholar, Lazo RF, Hidalgo E, Lazo JE, Bermeo A, Llaguno M, Murillo J, Teixeira VP (1999) Ocular linguatuliasis in Ecuador: case report and morphometric study of the larva of Linguatula serrata. %PDF-1.6 % The parasite was 4.5 mm long, appeared whitish, and had a flattened (tongue-like) body shape with a rounded anterior (0.9 mm wide) and pointed posterior end (0.35 mm). The parasite was examined in the Parasitology Laboratory and it was observed that this parasite was the nymph of L. serrata whose mouth was surrounded with four hooks and had approximately 90 body segments with small hooks. J Med Sci 55:439441, CAS Lagomorphs are one of the many natural intermediate hosts for the pentastomid, Linguatula serrata (James and Harwood, 1969; Soulsby, 1968). 2017 Aug;55(4):433-437. doi: 10.3347/kjp.2017.55.4.433. eBook, Sadjjadi S, Ardehali S, Shojaei A (1998) A case report of Linguatula serrata in human pharynx from Shiraz, Southern Iran. 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. J Parasit Dis 45, 5058 (2021). Source: Linguatula serrata Tongue Worm in Human Eye, Austria Classification, To cite this page: PubMed All species infecting humans are currently classified as Porocephalida; the species L. serrata and Armillifer armillatus are responsible for most human cases of infection. Adv biomed Res, Iran, p 1, Islam R, Hossain MS, Alam Z et al (2018) Linguatula serrata, a food-borne zoonotic parasite, in livestock in Bangladesh: some pathologic and epidemiologic aspects. Learn more about Institutional subscriptions. Male sperm storage also occurs, as sperm are retained in the male epididymes (in mammals) for a period that can, in some cases, extend over several weeks or more, but here we use the term to refer only to sperm storage by females. The phylogenetic position of the pentastomids is still not fully resolved. Bookshelf (Ethical Code: IR.Arakmu.rec.1397.58). Careers. Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. Before The site is secure. 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. Human linguatulosis is a rare but highly specialized pentastomid parasitic infection all around the world. CAS Google Scholar, Ryan E, Hill D R, Solomon T et al (2019) Hunters tropical medicine and emerging infectious diseases E-Book, 10th edn. Butterflies have complete metamorphosis, grasshoppers have incomplete metamorphosis. Reviews of Infectious Diseases, 9 (6): 1087-1095. 1984. living in cities and large towns, landscapes dominated by human structures and activity. Tavassoli M, Tamaddonfard E, Mirshekar F, Hajipour N, Erfanparast A. Vet Parasitol. Dysphagia. Banaja, A. 2014;9(2):282-5. mature spermatozoa are stored by females following copulation. This pentastomid has a relatively low host specificity, infecting many herbivorous mammals as juveniles and many carnivorous mammals as adults. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2012.09.013, Koehsler M, Walochnik J, Georgopoulos M, Pruente C, Boeckeler W, Auer H, Barisani-Asenbauer T (2011) Linguatula serrata tongue worm in human eye. Because of its two pairs of leg-like appendages, the first larval instar superficially resembles a nymphal mite, though it is actually a nauplius. In the case reported here, no eye injury was noted. (Banaja, 1983; Drabick, 1987; Shakerian, et al., 2008), After being ingested by an herbivorous intermediate host from an aqueous environment, eggs hatch into their first larval stage, looking superficially like a mite. In this paper, we explore the case of a Lebanese patient presenting with clinical symptoms of Halzoun syndrome, and discuss the diagnostic and curative aspects of the disease with a review of the literature. Linguatula serrata is a nasal pentastomid parasite of dogs and wild canids worldwide, responsible for mild to severe rhinitis and it is transmitted by ingestion of organs of infected intermediate hosts (primarily herbivores). Linguatula serrata, infection in a dog imported from Ethiopia to the United States Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports 16:100273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2019.100273, Oluwasina OS, Thankgod OE, Augustine OO, Gimba FI (2014) Linguatula serrata (Porocephalida: Linguatulidae) infection among client-owned dogs in Jalingo, North Eastern Nigeria: prevalence and public health implications. 2007. 2018 Apr 30;254:78-81. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2018.03.006. During this stage, the parasite has a stylet to tunnel through gut walls, along with appendages for further propulsion. Correspondence to 1 0 obj <> endobj 4 0 obj <>stream The ADW Team gratefully acknowledges their support. Sarmadian, H., Nasiri, Z., Saeedinia, S. et al. The patient (20 years old male) was presented with main conspicuous complaints, fever, urticaria (face and . J Parasit Dis: 19. Cookies used to enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on CDC.gov through third party social networking and other websites. Ind Medical Gazette 75(8):478, CAS Human linguatulosis caused by Linguatula serrata in the city of Kerman, South-eastern Iran: case report. Accessed March 01, 2023 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Linguatula_serrata/. 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Characterization of the tongue worm, Linguatula serrata (Pentastomida: Linguatulidae), in Australia. During these sexually immature stages, it resides in the herbivorous mammal's mesenteric lymph nodes, lungs and liver. require an intermediate host (herbivorous), while the adult worms inhabit the respiratory tract of wild and domestic carnivores. Humans can also serve as accidental intermediate hosts, when ingesting the eggs (visceral infection) (3). How It Works . It behaves very much like a worm. Turkiye Parazitol Derg 34:137144, PubMed Schmutzhard E and Helbok R (2014). 2003; 50:466-467. doi: 10.1046/j.0931-1793.2003.00705.x. The infestation may lead to acute pharyngitis, dysphasia, vomiting, nasal . Epub 2018 Mar 7. Iteroparous animals must, by definition, survive over multiple seasons (or periodic condition changes). Serologic data including serum chemistry, C-reactive protein, fasting blood glucose, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen levels were within normal limits. Linguatula serrata is a species of cosmopolitan zoonotic parasite, belonging to the tongueworm order Pentastomida.They are wormlike parasites of the respiratory systems of vertebrates. In the larval stage, it is endoparasitic on herbivorous and domesticated mammals such as sheep, camels, goats, cattle, rabbits, rodents and pigs. Pentastomid females usually mate only once during their lifetime, but eggs develop inside females, who have already stored sperm in the spermathecae. DQ925818, DQ925819, AF436004, and DQ925842). It causes pentastomiasis and respiratory tract disorder in reptiles or carnivores and herbivorous mammals and rarely human. Clinical manifestation and epidemiological findings of human linguatula serrate infection in Iran: systematic review. Kerman Uni Med Sci. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000320, Vakili S, Abbasi AIM, Movafaghi S, Fereidooni F, Daryani N (2012) Report of a case with small bowel obstruction by a rare parasite (Pentastomiasis). Arbabi M, Hooshyar H, Mobedi Em Boostani M (1997) First case report of Marrara disease from Kashan. Infection rates of dogs in Austria are unknown; only 1 case has been reported, and it occurred in a dog imported from the United States (15). Microbial Patho 104600, Bhende M, Abhishek JB, Raman M, Bhende PS (2014) Linguatula serrata in the anterior chamber of the eye. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 39(5):808812, Roy D, Ganguly S (1940) Linguatulid infection in man. living in landscapes dominated by human agriculture. B) Posterior end laterally with primordial uterus, genital porus, and intestine (note peristalsis). Learn more about navigating our updated article layout. The immature larvae are then encysted. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 63:854858. 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 people's awareness and health care. eCollection 2019 Nov. Cho ES, Jung SW, Jung HD, Lee IY, Yong TS, Jeong SJ, Kim HS. Genetics of vulvar morph types in Haemonchus contortus: Haemonchus contortus from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. Lazo, R., E. Hidalgo, J. Lazo, A. Bermeo, M. Llaguno, J. Murillo, V. Teixeira. The anterior end had apical papillae and a chitinoid oral clasp (Figure 1, panel C). Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. Message not sent. Acta Trop 125:115118. The pupil was round and reactive, the lens was clear, and a slight iridodonesis was observed. During 2009-2011 the autopsy was performed on 42 legally hunted grey. Shamsi S, Barton D P, Zhu Xi, Jenkins DJ (2020 a). Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. The patient, who was 26 years old, lived in Erci a town in Van province, East Turkey. are found in the nasal passages and frontal sinuses of dogs . Small Ruminent Research, 72: 73-76. This study indicates that rearrangements in the current classification scheme of the Pentastomida might be necessary. having a body temperature that fluctuates with that of the immediate environment; having no mechanism or a poorly developed mechanism for regulating internal body temperature. IJP: Parasites and Wildlife 11:149157. Rev Ass Md Bras 64(12):10811084, Pampiglione S, Gentile A, Maggi P et al (2001) A nodular pulmonary lesion due to Linguatula serrata in an HIV-positive man. Research in Veterinary Science, 84: 243-245. Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative, Over 10 million scientific documents at your fingertips, Not logged in If swallowed by the definitive host, the eggs are passed through the feces to the external environment. Infections with L. serrata tongue worms are rare in Europe. Taxon Information The group itself is divided into 2 orders, the more primitive Cephalobaenida and the more advanced Porocephalida. The cuticle showed 94 rings and conspicuous spicules (Figure 1, panel D). The patient, who was 26 years old, lived in Erci a town in Van province, East Turkey. Tongue worm (Linguatula serrata) is an endoparasite commonly dwelling in carnivores, especially dogs. Acta Trop 62:127134, Yazdani R, Sharifi I, Bamorovat M, Mohammadi MA (2014) Human linguatulosis caused by linguatula serrata in the City of Kerman, South-Eastern Iran-case report Iran. The PMC legacy view will also be available for a limited time. CAS Clinical diagnosis was achieved by obtaining a patients history, then completing a clinical examination of the mentioned patients. This worm has been found in the eye chambers and livers of humans, where humans have ingested the eggs from the external environment. Human might be involved in case of consuming raw or semi cooked liver of animals. Webinars. A prevalence of 38.57% and 35.67% was recorded in 2010 and 2011, respectively, in Jalingo, Taraba State. Even when a cladogram without P. crotali and on a basis of 1,780 aligned sites was constructed, L. serrata remained in the Cephalobaenida. South-Eastern Iran-Case Report Iran J Parasitol 9(2):282, PubMed This is . Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2023 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. A behavioral evaluation of the effects of ingestion of Linguatula serrata nymphs in rats. Rectangular cladogram based on 18S rRNA gene sequences of 6 pentastomid species. Prevalence of Linguatula serrata nymphs in one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Najaf-Abad, Iran. (Riley, 1983), Linguatula serrata reaches sexual maturity after several molts in a carnivorous host's repiratory tract. Artigos. Phylogenetic position of the Pentastomida and (pan)crustacean relationships. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-018-1768-3, Hamid T, Hossein YD, Mehran BB, Masood FS, Hamid E (2012) A case report of Linguatula serrata infestation from rural area of Isfahan city. Part of Springer Nature. Pathology 20(2):198199, Article The first larval stage of L. serrata tunnels through gut wall with a stylet, as the host elicits an immune response. Vet Parasitol: Reg Stud Rep 16: 100288. 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Pathology 20:198199, Article 2011-04-20T11:09:33-04:00 Morphology of Linguatula serrata tongue worm. Am J Trop Med Hyg 11:762764. Linguatulosis, as a zoonotic disease, can infect most ruminants and cause accidental infections in humans. As a result, we think that physicians should consider L. serrata infestation in patients applying to health foundations with complaints such as pharyngitis accompanied by pharyngeal pain, coughing, sneezing and vomiting. Am J Trop Med Hyg 60(3):405409, Maleky F (2001) A case report of Linguatula serrata in human throat from Tehran, central Iran. having the capacity to move from one place to another. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 8(7):e3041. A Nasopharyngeal Human Infestation Caused by Linguatula serrata Nymphs in Van Province: A Case Report Most cases of linguatuliasis or pentastomiasis are recorded in the Middle East. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! Common name: Tongue worm. Imported non-endemic, arthropod-borne and parasitic infectious diseases in Austrian dogs. Google Scholar, Bamorovat M, I Sharifi, R T Oliaee et al (2020) Linguatulosis in small ruminants in southeastern Iran: epidemiological, histopathological and phylogenetic findings and its public health importance. The Altmetric Attention Score for a research output provides an indicator of the amount of attention that it has received. The larvae develop to their adult stage in the nasopharynx of the carnivorous mammals and mate. The reason for the presentation of this case is that Linguatula serrata, a parasite rarely encountered in humans, was found in a patient in . Our findings offer that physicians should consider the Linguatula infection in patients with complaints like unexpected dysphagia, with coughing, sneezing, and vomiting, after consuming raw/undercooked contaminated ruminants viscera. volume120,pages 30453050 (2021)Cite this article. 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