Unraveling the enigma: a case series of human pentastomiasis encounters

Said, Abdul Hadi and Mansor, Noor Emilia Emira and Mohd Yusof, Mubarak (2024) Unraveling the enigma: a case series of human pentastomiasis encounters. Asian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 7 (2). pp. 272-278. E-ISSN 2637-0603

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Abstract

Pentastomiasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by pentastome parasites, typically reported in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The definitive hosts of Armillifer spp. (a subclass of pentastomes) are snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. Humans acquire the infestation incidentally by consuming uncooked, infected snake meat or drinking water contaminated with pentastome ova. We report two cases of human pentastomiasis, an uncommon condition today. This case report aims to provide the latest updates on human pentastomiasis, particularly in Malaysia, and promote awareness among primary healthcare providers.

Item Type:	Article (Case Report)
Additional Information:	6765/120740
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Parasitic infection, pentastomiasis
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	nur hakimah a manan
Date Deposited:	28 Apr 2025 09:27
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2025 09:27
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/120740

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