Linguatula serrata is known as a cosmopolitan zoonotic parasite whose adult form inhabits
the upper respiratory system, nasal airways and frontal sinuses of dogs, foxes, cats and …

Linguatula serrata Frohlich, 1789 is an aberrant endoparasite of occasional zoonotic
importance in humans. We report the prevalence of encapsulated nymphal stages of L …

Linguatula serrata is a zoonotic parasite causing visceral and nasopharyngeal linguatulosis
in humans. Dog and other canines are the main definitive hosts while most herbivores …

Linguatula serrata is a cosmopolitan zoonotic parasite with its adult form occurring in the
nasal and respiratory passages of canids as the definitive hosts, while its immature stages …

The literature pertaining to prevalence of Linguatula serrata in large ruminants is limited. In
abattoir survey, the infection rate of L. serrata in 1440 mesenteric lymph nodes collected …

Linguatula serrata, well known as tongue worm; is an aberrant cosmopolitan parasite, which
inhabits the carnivorous mammals (especially Canidae) respiratory system. The discharged …

Linguatula serrata, well known as tongue worm; is an aberrant cosmopolitan parasite, which
inhabits the canine respiratory system (final host). The discharged eggs infect many plant …

Linguatula serrata is an arthropod of the class pentastomida, found worldwide. It has a
zoonotic importance to humans either by ingestion of nymphs (nasopharyngeal …

The aims of the present study were to evaluate the frequency of L. serrata infection in Iranian
sheep by evidencing nymphs in the mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) and to characterize the …

Pentastomids, otherwise known as linguatulids or tongueworms, are a relatively neglected
and enigmatic class of endoparasites that occupy a unique position among invertebrates …