Complete mitochondrial genome pathological characteristics and scanning electron microscopic observations of <i>Armillifer moniliformis</i> isolated from <i>Manis javanica</i>.

ABSTRACT: Armillifer moniliformis is a multi-host parasite, with previous studies documenting various wild animals as well as humans serving as its intermediate hosts. However, to date, there have been no reports of pangolins being infected with this parasite. Necropsy revealed Armillifer moniliformis formed cysts on the abdominal greater omentum and multiple organs (lungs, liver, etc.). Scanning electron microscopy showed its typical structures (oral hooks, abdominal annuli), while histopathological examination indicated infected organs exhibited congestion, inflammatory infiltration, and calcification. At the molecular level, identification based on the 18S rRNA sequence demonstrated that this parasite shares 99.89 % homology with Armillifer moniliformis and has a close phylog

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856591 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature