Vector and reservoir host of a case of human Brugia pahangi infection in Selangor, peninsular Malaysia

Trop Biomed. 2013 Dec;30(4):727-30.

Abstract

A case of human eye infection caused by Brugia pahangi was reported in 2010 in a semi rural village in Selangor, peninsular Malaysia. Our report here reveals results of investigation on the vector and animal host for the transmission of the infection. We conducted entomological survey and cat blood examination in the vicinity of the patient's home. The mosquito species Armigeres subalbatus was incriminated as the vector, whereas cat served as the reservoir host.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brugia pahangi / isolation & purification*
  • Cat Diseases / parasitology*
  • Cats
  • Culicidae / parasitology*
  • Disease Reservoirs*
  • Eye Infections, Parasitic / diagnosis*
  • Eye Infections, Parasitic / parasitology
  • Female
  • Filariasis / diagnosis*
  • Filariasis / parasitology
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors*
  • Malaysia
  • Suburban Population
  • Young Adult