Porocephalida

Porocephalida
Armillifer grandis
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Ichthyostraca
Subclass: Pentastomida
Order: Porocephalida

Porocephalida is an order of tongue worms.[1] Some species in this order, such as Armillifer grandis, have been found in vipers, with some found in vipers from bushmeat markets.[2][3] They are known for a vermiform, ringed body and inhabit respiratory tracts of vertebrates.[4]

Zoonotic Significance. These species are a health risk to humans, particularly through the consumption of infected hosts namely: Bushmeat Markets, these are found in vipers sold humans in Central and West Africa.[5] Ingestion, accidental ingestion may lead to porocephalosis (nymphs invade visceral organs) . Severe infections can cause abdominal distress and at times uncommon ocular manifestations leading to blindness.[6]

Superfamilies and families

There are four families recognised in the order Porocephalida.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Porocephalida". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-03.
  2. ^ "Armillifer-infected snakes sold at Congolese bushmeat markets represent an emerging zoonotic threat" (PDF). EcoHealth.
  3. ^ "Porocephalida - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  4. ^ https://www.science direct.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/porocephalida
  5. ^ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7088293
  6. ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346033748


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