Linguatula serrata in Swedish reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L) [PDF]
Rangifer, 1982 A high prevalence (24,2%) of the tongue-worm Lingutula serrata was found in reindeer yearlings. Apparently the high incidence found in this material indicates that the parasite is well adapted to reindeer; the reaction of the nasal mucosa is very mild ...
Claes Rehbinder, Magnus Nordkvist
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Linguatula serrata Tongue Worm in Human Eye, Austria [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2011 Linguatula serrata, the so-called tongue worm, is a worm-like, bloodsucking parasite belonging to the Pentastomida group. Infections with L. serrata tongue worms are rare in Europe. We describe a case of ocular linguatulosis in central Europe and provide
Martina Koehsler +6 more
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Are feral goats intermediate hosts for Linguatula (Pentastomida) in Australia? [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2022 Feral goats, Capra hircus (Bovidae), currently occur across 28% of Australia, and are found in all states and territories as well as some offshore islands.
Diane P. Barton +3 more
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Phylogenetic, molecular, and microscopic investigation of Linguatula serrata infection in stray and road-killed dogs in Northwest Iran [PDF]
BMC Veterinary ResearchBackground Linguatula serrata is a cosmopolitan zoonotic parasite. Canids serve as definitive hosts, while herbivores acts as intermediate hosts. Adult L. serrata are found in the nasal and respiratory passages, whereas the immature stages are located in
Nasser Hajipour +2 more
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A Rare Parasite in Cats: Record of a Linguatula serrata Frölich, 1789 (Porocephalida, Linguatulidae) Nymphal Infestation in a Cat in Albania, with a Synopsis and Review of the Literature on L. serrata Infestation in Cats [PDF]
BiologyLinguatula serrata, commonly known as the dogs’ ‘tongue-worm’, is an arthropod endoparasite of the class Pentastomida infesting chiefly canids as definitive hosts and herbivores as intermediate hosts. Adult L.
Enstela Vokshi +2 more
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Linguatula serrata in the anterior chamber of the eye
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 We report a case of intraocular Linguatula in healthy young female who presented with a history of trivial trauma, dislocated lens, inflammation and secondary glaucoma. A mobile worm was seen in the anterior chamber.
Muna Bhende +4 more
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Exploring the anatomy of Linguatula serrata using micro-computed tomography [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeMicro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an emerging tool in parasitology that can assist in analysing morphology and host-parasitic interactions. It is a non-destructive, cross-sectional imaging technique that offers good resolution and the ability to ...
Alice Birckhead +4 more
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Occurrence and characterisation of tongue worms, Linguatula spp., in South Africa [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2020 A total of 509 mammalian vertebrates, belonging to 76 species, were examined for infection with pentastomid parasites. These animals were from 8 of the 9 provinces in South Africa.
Shokoofeh Shamsi +6 more
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Prevalence of Linguatula serrata Nymph in Goat in Tabriz, North-West of Iran [PDF]
Veterinary Research Forum, 2011 Linguatula serrata is one of well-known members of Pentastomida which infects both humans and animals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of L.
Yacob Garedaghi
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Intranasal Linguatula serrata (tongue worm) in canids and vulpids can be detected using computed tomography [PDF]
Veterinary Radiology &Ultrasound, Volume 65, Issue 6, Page 793-803, November 2024.Abstract Linguatula serrata (“tongue worm”) is a zoonotic intranasal parasite found globally in wild dogs, free‐ranging dogs, some domestic dogs, and vulpids. Since there are no sensitive tests currently available, infections are underdiagnosed. This is a pilot observational prospective study aimed at determining whether nasal linguatulosis can be ...
Alice Birckhead +4 more
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