| Main Ref: | 45600 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | Pentastoma Infection (Larvae) |
| Other names: | Linguatulids or Tongue worms |
| Caus. agent: | Leiperia sp. |
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| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
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| Remarks: | Infection is reported to occur in the tissues of the host fish. The definitive host of this parasite are crocodiles, which infects the lungs and released the eggs through the respiratory passages. The eggs are then ingested by a suitable host and settles in the tissue. | |
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