Pentastomiasis

Definition:

Pentastomiasis is an unusual parasitic zoonosis caused by the larval stages of pentastomes (tongue worms), generally limited to the tropics and subtropical areas. Its definitive hosts are reptiles whilst humans serve as rare intermediate hosts. Infection is usually asymptomatic.

References:

[1]. Dennis Tappe, et al. Diagnosis of human visceral pentastomiasis. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2009;3(2):e320. [Content Brief]

[2]. Min Hua Yao, et al. Human pentastomiasis in China: case report and literature review. J Parasitol. 2008 Dec;94(6):1295-8. [Content Brief]

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