Unraveling the Enigma: A Case Series of Human Pentastomiasis Encounters.

Authors

  • Said AH Department of Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Emilia EM Department of Family Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia.
  • Mubarak MY Department of Radiology, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70672/mcz2ac65

Keywords:

Parasitic infection, pentastomiasis.

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.

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Published

01-11-2024

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Case Report

License

Journal of Engineering Technology (JET)  is an open-access journal that follows the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0)

How to Cite

Said AH, Emilia EM, & Mubarak MY. (2024). Unraveling the Enigma: A Case Series of Human Pentastomiasis Encounters . Asian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 7(2), 272-278. https://doi.org/10.70672/mcz2ac65