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The presence of pinworms (Enterobius sp.) in the mesenteric lymph nodes, liver and lungs of a chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

Guang-Wen Zhang ,
Xiang-Rui Ji  and
Donald P. McManus
Guang-Wen Zhang
Affiliation:
Qingdao Institute of Clinical Medicine, I Jiaozhou RD, Qingdao, China
Xiang-Rui Ji
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Qingdao Medical College, Qingdao, China
Donald P. McManus
Affiliation:
Tropical Health Program, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Australia
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Abstract

This report describes a case of fatal enterobiasis caused by Enterobius sp. in the mesenteric lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels of mesentery, blood vessels of the liver and lungs of a chimpanzee from Qingdao Zoo, China. Based on pathological findings, it is likely that the pinworms obtained access to these organs via the lymphatic or haematogenous pathway. As far as we are aware, this is the first reported case of Enterobius sp. in the mesenteric lymph nodes and blood vessels of the lungs and veins of the hepatic triad in a chimpanzee.

Keywords

mesenteric lymph nodechimpanzeeEnterobiusChina
Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 64 , Issue 1 , March 1990 , pp. 29 - 34
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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