Catalog

Pentastomiasis

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Link to WHO Definition

Pentastomiasis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/659272400

Pentastomiasis is a rare zoonotic infection caused by larvae of Pentastomida, which occurs mainly in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The main transmission routes are the consumption of raw or undercooked meat, especially from snakes, and contaminated water. Common pathogens in humans are Armillifer armillatus and Linguatula serrata. Humans become infected accidentally and serve as an intermediate host.