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  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Zoology

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  • Armillifer parasites (Pentastomida) primarily infect reptiles but can cause zoonotic infections in humans.
  • Human infections are typically asymptomatic or mild, with severe cases being rare.

Observation:

  • A 61-year-old male from West Africa with a history of snake consumption presented with night sweats, fevers, and chills.
  • Diagnostic imaging revealed findings consistent with disseminated Armillifer infection.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms and imaging suggested a severe, disseminated parasitic infection.
  • This case underscores the potential for severe clinical presentations of Armillifer infection in humans.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering parasitic zoonoses, like Armillifer infection, in patients with relevant exposure history and compatible symptoms.
  • Emphasizes the role of diagnostic imaging in identifying characteristic patterns of disseminated parasitic infections.
  • Suggests further investigation into risk factors and clinical spectrum of human pentastomid infections, particularly in endemic regions.