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The zoonotic implications of pentastomiasis in the royal python (python regius).

Ab Ayinmode¹, Ao Adedokun, A Aina

¹Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Ghana Medical Journal

|February 18, 2011

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A Nigerian royal python autopsy revealed Armillifer spp pentastomiasis, the first such case in this species in Nigeria. This finding highlights potential zoonotic transmission risks from snakes to humans in West Africa.

Keywords:

Armillifer Lungs Pentastome Python Zoonosis

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Parasitology
Zoonotic Diseases
Herpetology

Background:

Pentastomes (Phylum Pentastomida) are endoparasites primarily infecting reptile, bird, and mammal respiratory systems.
Pentastomiasis is a zoonotic disease transmissible to humans and other mammals.
Snake consumption is prevalent in some West African regions, increasing zoonotic disease exposure risks.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the first documented case of pentastomiasis in a royal python (Python regius) in Nigeria.
To identify the causative agent of pentastomiasis in the affected python.
To raise awareness about the potential for zoonotic transmission of pentastomiasis from snakes to humans in Nigeria and West Africa.

Main Methods:

Necropsy of a Nigerian royal python (Python regius).
Gross examination of the respiratory tract for parasites and pathological changes.
Identification of the endoparasite to the genus level (Armillifer spp).

Main Results:

Two yellowish-white endoparasites were found in the lungs of the royal python.
Evidence of tissue necrosis and inflammatory lesions associated with the parasites.
The parasite was identified as Armillifer spp, confirming pentastomiasis.

Conclusions:

This is the first recorded instance of pentastomiasis in a royal python in Nigeria.
The findings suggest a potential for ongoing zoonotic transmission of pentastomiasis from snakes to humans.
Increased vigilance is recommended, particularly in areas where snake meat consumption is common.