Gongylonema pulchrum infection in the human oral cavity: A case report and literature review

Liu, Xiaodan; Wang, Zhensheng; Ying, Han; Liu, Hongwei; Jin, Jianqiu; Zhou, Peiru; Su, Sha; Zhang, Yan

doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2017.11.019

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“…However, recent separation of G. nepalensis from G . pulchrum (which is almost identical in morphology except for distinctly shorter left spicules) in addition to reports of infection in buffaloes, cattle, sheep, goats, wild European mouflons and a red fox [ 191 ] would suggest that equids can also be hosts for G. nepalensis .…”

Section: Helminthosesmentioning

confidence: 75%

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Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

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Parasitic infections can cause many respiratory, digestive and other diseases and contribute to some performance conditions in equids. However, knowledge on the biodiversity of parasites of equids in Iran is still limited. The present review covers all the information about parasitic diseases of horses, donkeys, mules and wild asses in Iran published as articles in Iranian and international journals, dissertations and congress papers from 1931 to July 2020. Parasites so far described in Iranian equids include species of 9 genera of the Protozoa (Trypanosoma, Giardia, Eimeria, Klossiella, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma, Neospora, Theileria and Babesia), 50 helminth species from the digestive system (i.e., 2 trematodes, 3 cestodes and 37 nematodes) and from other organs (i.e., Schistosoma turkestanica, Echinococcus granulosus, Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, Parafilaria multipapillosa, Setaria equina and 3 Onchocerca spp.). Furthermore, 16 species of hard ticks, 3 mite species causing mange, 2 lice species, and larvae of 4 Gastrophilus species and Hippobosca equina have been reported from equids in Iran. Archeoparasitological findings in coprolites of equids include Fasciola hepatica, Oxyuris equi, Anoplocephala spp. and intestinal strongyles. Parasitic diseases are important issues in terms of animal welfare, economics and public health; however, parasites and parasitic diseases of equines have not received adequate attention compared with ruminants and camels in Iran. The present review highlights the knowledge gaps related to equines about the presence, species, genotypes and subtypes of Neospora hughesi, Sarcocystis spp., Trichinella spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Blastocystis and microsporidia. Identification of ticks vectoring pathogenic parasites, bacteria and viruses has received little attention, too. The efficacy of common horse wormers also needs to be evaluated systematically.

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Section: Helminthosesmentioning

confidence: 75%

“…Gongylonema spp., also known as gullet worms, are globally distributed parasitic nematodes that reside in the upper digestive tract of a wide range of domestic and wild mammals [ 191 ]. Although human infections with this nematode are rare, over 60 cases have been reported worldwide [ 192 ].…”

Section: Helminthosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

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“…However, prior to that study, the parasitism was considered an incidental finding. Gongylonematiasis is difficult to diagnose and may have transient symptoms or clinical signs varying from months to years (Xiaodan et al, 2018). In humans, sometimes it may be misdiagnosed as oral candidiasis or psychotic symptoms (Molavi et al, 2006;Ayala and Yencha, 2012).…”

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confidence: 99%

First report of Gongylonema sp. in a free ranging callitrichid from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest: case report

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et al. 2019

Arq. Bras. Med. Vet. Zootec.

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This is the first report of parasitism by Gongylonema sp. in a free-ranging callitrichid from the Atlantic forest of Espírito Santo, Brazil. A juvenile male of Geoffroy's marmoset (Callithrix geoffroyi) was euthanized due to poor prognosis, then necropsied. Samples of the tongue were collected for routine histological processing. Microscopically, there were transversal sections of adult nematodes within the epithelial layer of the mucosa of the tongue. Lingual scraping demonstrated a small number of oval embryonated eggs with a thick capsule. The morphology of the adult parasites and the eggs, associated with its location, were compatible with the Spirurida nematode of the genus Gongylonema. Further studies are needed to evaluate the impact of this parasite on free-ranging callitrichid populations.

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“…Subsequently, eggs are swallowed by coprophagus insects (intermediate hosts) in which they transform to the infective larvae. The definitive host becomes infected by consumption of the infective third-stage (L3) larvae [28,29]. The human, as its accidental definitive host, can become infected by ingesting tap water and unwashed fruits and vegetables.…”

Section: Trichomonas Tenax Trichomonas Tenax (Oral Trichomonas)mentioning

confidence: 99%