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Sahreen A, Saifullah MK. Epidemiological studies of Isoparorchis hypselobagri (Digenea: Trematoda) infecting freshwater catfish Wallago attu in the Aligarh region of Uttar Pradesh. J Parasit Dis 2024; 48:642-653. [PMID: 39145359 PMCID: PMC11319540 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-024-01702-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Fisheries and aquaculture are crucial for ensuring food security and are significant sources of income and social advancement in developing nations. Parasitic infections among fish in natural and artificial culture systems are detrimental to their health and growth. Epidemiological studies are a prerequisite to understanding the dynamics of the disease in a fish population. In the present study, we have evaluated the prevalence and seasonal variation of the digenetic trematode parasite Isoparorchis hypselobagri infecting the catfish Wallago attu from the Aligarh region of Uttar Pradesh. To perform epidemiological studies, regular sampling of fish was carried out from March 2018 to February 2023. A total of 1110 fish were examined, of which 293 were infected with I. hypselobagri. The total number of parasites recovered from the fish host W. attu was 1297 and the prevalence and mean intensity were 26.39% and 4.42, respectively. The highest prevalence of infection, with a value of 34.94%, was observed during the winter season, while the summer season exhibited the lowest prevalence of 12.78%. The findings suggest that the prevalence of the parasite is highest during the late monsoon to early winter months and lowest during the summer to early monsoon months. This variation in prevalence may be attributed to environmental conditions, particularly temperature fluctuations. The necessity to assess parasite infection arises because parasitic infection or sickness in fish causes significant damage to the fishing industry, and as a consequence, livelihoods in poor or developing countries are affected.
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- Anam Sahreen
- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002 India
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- Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh 202002 India
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Ray M, Trinidad M, Francis N, Shamsi S. Characterization of Echinostoma spp. (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae Looss, 1899) infecting ducks in south-eastern Australia. Int J Food Microbiol 2024; 421:110754. [PMID: 38917490 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Waterbirds, are one of the popular game animals and are of significant relevance to parasite spread due to their ability to fly and migrate great distances in relatively short periods of time. In Australia, however, the knowledge of parasites infecting native waterbirds is lacking with some of the last reports occurring over 50 years ago. The study aimed to characterise Echinostoma spp. infecting wild native Australian ducks found in the southern regions of the Murray Darling Basin (MDB). Ducks (n = 98) were collected from southern New South Wales within the MDB catchment. Three different species of native ducks were found including Anas superciliosa (n = 37), Anas gracilis (n = 47) and Chenonetta jubata (n = 14), of which 4.3 %, 2.7 % and 7.1 %, respectively, were found to be infected with adult stages Echinostoma spp. Examination of the parasites revealed the presence of two morphotypes. The 18S, 28S and ITS rRNA as well as the mitochondrial nad1 genes were sequenced for representative isolates of the two morphotypes. These sequences were then compared with existing sequences of Echinostoma spp. available in the GenBank. Phylogenetic analysis based on the ITS region indicated that the two morphotypes were genetically distinct. Although there are comparable sequences of Echinostoma spp. in Australia these morphotypes appear to be genetically distinct. Based on their distinct morphology and genetics we suggest that these two morphotypes are previously undescribed in Australia. This study sheds light on the presence of Echinostoma parasites in native Australian waterbirds and highlights the need for further research to better understand the diversity and prevalence of these parasites in the region.
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- Madeleine Ray
- Gulbali Institute, School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia.
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- Gulbali Institute, School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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- Gulbali Institute, School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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- Gulbali Institute, School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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Eiras JC. Is it possible to eliminate or eradicate human fish-borne parasitic diseases? A sweet dream or a nightmare? CURRENT RESEARCH IN PARASITOLOGY & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES 2024; 6:100203. [PMID: 39188548 PMCID: PMC11347071 DOI: 10.1016/j.crpvbd.2024.100203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Human fish-borne parasitic diseases may be caused by at least 111 taxa of both freshwater and marine fish parasites. It is estimated that they occur in many hundreds of millions of people all over the world, and many more are at risk, sometimes with serious consequences including the death of the host. Therefore, all efforts must be made to minimize and prevent the infection. In this paper we present an overview detailing the several types of parasites infecting humans, the reasons for the occurrence of the disease, the ways of infection, the preventive measures and difficulties encountered when combating such infections. Finally, we discuss the possibility of eliminating or eradicating fish-borne diseases. It is concluded that elimination is difficult to achieve but it is possible in some places under favourable circumstances, and that eradication will probably never be fully achieved.
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- Jorge C. Eiras
- CIIMAR, Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos, Portugal
- Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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de Mattos DPBG, Verícimo MA, de São Clemente SC, da Fonseca MCG, Knoff M. Allergenic response induced by Pterobothrium crassicolle (Cestoda: Trypanorhyncha) extracts in murine model. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA = BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY : ORGAO OFICIAL DO COLEGIO BRASILEIRO DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA 2024; 33:e002624. [PMID: 39046076 PMCID: PMC11340865 DOI: 10.1590/s1984-29612024039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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The aim of this study was to determine the allergenic activity of components present in crude extracts of Pterobothrium crassicolle plerocerci (CPE) and blastocysts (CBE) obtained from Micropogonias furnieri in a murine model. Two groups of seven animals each received 50 µg of CPE or CBE on days 1, 35 and 120. Serum samples were tested by ELISA and Immunoblotting. Specific IgG and IgE levels were detected by ELISA, showing specific humoral responses for the primary immunization for both immunoglobulins and continuously growing titers for IgE. Positive Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis tests in rats sensitized with anti-CBE sera and tested by CBE, showed biologically, the allergenic activity of the extracts. The CPE and CBE showed some different recognition regions but both experimental groups recognized all regions of the extracts when tested for cross reactions, showing that CPE and CBE could share antigenic recognition sites.
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- Laboratório de Imunobiologia das Doenças Infecciosas e Granulomatosas, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal Fluminense – UFF, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Inspeção e Tecnologia de Pescado, Departamento de Tecnologia de Alimentos, Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Fluminense – UFF, Niterói, RJ, Brasil
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- Laboratório de Helmintos Parasitos de Vertebrados, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz – Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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Rahmati-Holasoo H, Azizzadeh M, Ebrahimzadeh Mousavi H, Shokrpoor S, Ziafati Kafi Z, Marandi A. Histopathological, morphological, and molecular characterization of fish-borne zoonotic parasite Eustrongylides Excisus infecting Northern pike (Esox lucius) in Iran. BMC Vet Res 2024; 20:291. [PMID: 38965518 PMCID: PMC11223293 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-024-04146-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Eustrongylides excisus is a fish-borne zoonotic parasite known to infect various fish species, including Northern pike (Esox Lucius). This nematode, belonging to the family Dioctophymatidae, has a complex life cycle involving multiple hosts. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of Eustrongylides nematodes in Northern pike (E. Lucius) collected from Mijran Dam (Ramsar, Iran). Between June and October 2023, an investigation was conducted on Northern pike from Mijran Dam in Ramsar, Iran, following reports of reddish parasites in their muscle tissues. Sixty fish were examined at the University of Tehran, revealing live parasites in the muscles, which were then analyzed microscopically and preserved for a multidisciplinary study. The skeletal muscle tissues of 85% (51/60) of fish specimens were infected by grossly visible larvae which were microscopically identified as Eustrongylides spp. In histopathological examination, the lesion was composed of encapsulated parasitic granulomatous myositis. Microscopically, the cystic parasitic granulomas compressed the adjacent muscle fibers, leading to their atrophy and Zenker's necrosis. Moreover, epithelioid macrophages, giant cells and mononuclear inflammatory cells were present around the larvae and between the muscle fibers. Finally, a molecular analysis by examining the ITS gene region, revealed that they belong to the species E. excisus. Eustrongylidiasis in northern Iran necessitates further research into the biology, epidemiology, and control of Eustrongylides nematodes, focusing on various hosts. This study is the first to comprehensively characterize E. excisus in Northern pike in Ramsar, Iran, raising concerns about possible zoonotic transmission.
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- Hooman Rahmati-Holasoo
- Department of Aquatic Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Lee JM. Flattened oval brown objects extracted from the bile duct. Clin Endosc 2024; 57:555-557. [PMID: 39044666 PMCID: PMC11294848 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2024.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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- Jae Min Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Gérard C, Trochard C, Hervé MR, Hamel H, Gay M, Barbier M, Trancart T, Barreau T. Communities of metazoan parasites in seven sympatric skate species (Elasmobranchii, Rajidae) from the English Channel and Celtic Sea differing in conservation status. JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2024. [PMID: 38937946 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Elasmobranch populations are in steep decline mainly due to overfishing bycatch, but parasites may accelerate the collapse of vulnerable and/or highly parasitized species. We therefore studied metazoan parasites of Rajidae from the northeast Atlantic: vulnerable Leucoraja fullonica, near-threatened Raja brachyura, Raja clavata, Raja microocellata and Raja undulata, and least-concerned Raja montagui and Leucoraja naevus. Overall prevalence varied from 19% for R. montagui to 100% for L. fullonica. Parasite communities differed between skate species, and prevalence and abundance were higher for L. fullonica, R. microocellata, and R. undulata. We recorded 11 parasite taxa in the study: three nematodes, six cestodes, one monogenean, and one myxosporean. Whatever the skate species, the parasite component community comprised at least two nematode taxa among Phocanema spp., Proleptus sp. and Anisakis simplex. DNA-sequencing revealed that Phocanema azarasi and Phocanema krabbei both occurred in R. microocellata and R. undulata. Phocanema spp. was first recorded in L. fullonica, L. naevus, R. microocellata, R. montagui, and R. undulata, as Proleptus sp. in L. fullonica, and A. simplex in L. fullonica and R. clavata, Rockacestus sp. and Nybelinia sp. in R. undulata, and gill-myxosporeans on L. fullonica, L. naevus, R. microocellata, and R. undulata. The occurrence of 16 new host-parasite associations suggests potential environmental changes. Information provided by trophically transmitted helminths confirmed an opportunistic skate diet based on crustaceans and fish. We discuss results in terms of host fitness loss, bioindicator role of parasites, and anisakiasis risk. We recommend incorporating parasitology in research to improve elasmobranch conservation.
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- Claudia Gérard
- CNRS, ECOBIO (Ecosystèmes, biodiversité, évolution)-UMR 6553, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- IGEPP, INRAE, Institut Agro, University of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- UMR BOREA, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Service des Stations Marines, Station Marine de Dinard (CRESCO), Dinard, France
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- French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Anses), Laboratory for Food Safety, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
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- French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (Anses), Laboratory for Food Safety, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
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- UMR BOREA, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Service des Stations Marines, Station Marine de Dinard (CRESCO), Dinard, France
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- UMR BOREA, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Service des Stations Marines, Station Marine de Dinard (CRESCO), Dinard, France
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Esposito A, Denys GPJ, Haÿ V, Agostini PJ, Foata J, Quilichini Y. Unregulated introduced fish (Perca fluviatilis Linnaeus, 1758) is host to zoonotic parasites in a small Mediterranean island. Parasitol Res 2024; 123:247. [PMID: 38898308 PMCID: PMC11186876 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08264-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Introduced species have a major impact on freshwater ecosystems, particularly on islands. Numerous fish species have been introduced in Corsica (Mediterranean island, southern France) as part of planned programs or clandestinely. The introduction of non-native freshwater fish species can have a range of impacts on the recipient ecosystem, including through the co-introduction of its pathogens. A sample of introduced perch Perca fluviatilis Linnaeus, 1758 from the artificial reservoir of Padula was examined following a report of parasites by an angler. The analyses revealed the occurrence of Eustrongylides sp. (Nematoda) and Clinostomum complanatum (Digenea), two zoonotic parasites in P. fluviatilis. Both parasites are reported for the first time in France. Eustrongylides sp. and C. complanatum may have been introduced with their fish intermediate hosts or through their final bird hosts. The occurrence of the two parasites raises concerns from both a veterinary and human health perspective as they can use a wide range of amphibians as intermediate hosts and can be acquired in humans through the consumption of raw or undercooked fish.
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- Anaïs Esposito
- Unité Mixte de Recherche Sciences Pour L'Environnement (UMR 6134 CNRS - Université de Corse Pascal Paoli), 20250, Corte, France.
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- Unité d'Appui à la Recherche Patrimoine naturel - Centre d'expertise et de données (UMS 2006 OFB - CNRS - MNHN - IRD), Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 36 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire CP 41, 75005, Paris, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche Biologie des organismes et écosystèmes aquatiques (BOREA - MNHN, CNRS, IRD, SU, UCN, UA), 57 Rue Cuvier CP26, 75005, Paris, France
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- Unité d'Appui à la Recherche Patrimoine naturel - Centre d'expertise et de données (UMS 2006 OFB - CNRS - MNHN - IRD), Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, 36 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire CP 41, 75005, Paris, France
- Unité Mixte de Recherche Biologie des organismes et écosystèmes aquatiques (BOREA - MNHN, CNRS, IRD, SU, UCN, UA), 57 Rue Cuvier CP26, 75005, Paris, France
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- Unité Mixte de Recherche Sciences Pour L'Environnement (UMR 6134 CNRS - Université de Corse Pascal Paoli), 20250, Corte, France
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- Unité Mixte de Recherche Sciences Pour L'Environnement (UMR 6134 CNRS - Université de Corse Pascal Paoli), 20250, Corte, France.
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El-Zeiny ME, Samak OAA, Fahmy SA, Khidr AAA. Lethal effects of praziquantel and albendazole, on the cercariae of Echinochasmus sp. (Dietz, 1909) in-vitro. J Parasit Dis 2024; 48:320-328. [PMID: 38840870 PMCID: PMC11147964 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-024-01670-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Echinochasmidae are considered one of the digenean intestinal parasites of carnivorous mammals and humans. Some larvicidal medications, such as praziquantel and albendazole, were employed to interrupt the life cycle of Echinochasmidae, which may cause harmful and serious effects on the domestic fish, ducks, and humans in our ecosystem. Cercariae of Echinochasmus sp. (gymnocephalus type) were harvested by exposing snails to strong artificial illumination. The emerging cercariae were exposed in vitro to different concentrations of praziquantel and albendazole at the same period of incubation 12 h. Using probit analysis in SPSS version 25, the lethal concentrations 50 and 95% were determined. They were 0.036 and 0.82 ppm, respectively, for praziquantel and 5.3 and 9.2 ppm, respectively, for albendazole. The ultrastructural changes using scanning electron microscope on the tegumental surface of the treated cercariae with the two drugs were compared to the untreated cercariae. The untreated cercariae have a pear-shaped body with a long tail. The oral sucker is armed with a spiny collar and decorated with ciliated and unciliated sensory papillae. The cardinal ventral sucker has a thick, muscular wall. The cercarial tail is decorated with parallel longitudinal tegumental processes and spherical, unciliated papillae. In comparisons, cercariae treated with both drugs lost all healthy morphological features, but in varying degrees and effects between the two drugs. Our findings suggest that the use of both drugs can be recommended during the design of control strategies to combat this type of intestinal parasite.
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- Mohammed E. El-Zeiny
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, P. O. 34517, Damietta, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, P. O. 34517, Damietta, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, P. O. 34517, Damietta, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Damietta University, New Damietta, P. O. 34517, Damietta, Egypt
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Semenas L, Arbetman M, Viozzi G, Gentiluomo J, Bontti S. Human diphyllobothriasis in Argentina: assessing the epidemiological significance from historical records and reports of new cases. Parasitol Res 2024; 123:205. [PMID: 38709381 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08220-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Between 1898 and 1940, eight human cases of diphyllobothriasis were reported in Argentina, always in recently arrived European immigrants. In 1982, the first autochthonous case was detected, and since then, 33 other autochthonous cases have been reported, totaling 42 cases of human diphyllobothriasis in Argentina before the present study. Our aim is to update the information on diphyllobothriasis in Argentina by identifying specimens from new cases using morphometrical and/or molecular methods. We also aim to assess the epidemiological relevance of this food-borne disease in the country. Anamnestic data were obtained from patients or professionals, along with 26 worms identified using morphometrical (21 samples) and molecular techniques (5 samples). All the patients acquired the infection by consuming freshwater salmonids caught in Andean lakes in Northern Patagonia. Morphometrics and DNA markers of worms were compatible with Dibothriocephalus latus. In total, 68 human cases have been detected in Argentina, 60 of which were autochthonous. The human population living North-western Patagonia, whose lakes are inhabited by salmonids, is increasing. Similarly, the number of other definitive hosts for Dibothriocephalus dendriticus (gulls) and for D. latus (dogs) is also increasing. In addition, salmonid fishing and the habit of consuming home-prepared raw fish dishes are becoming widespread. Therefore, it is to be expected that diphyllobothriasis in Argentina will increase further.
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- Liliana Semenas
- Laboratorio de Parasitología, INIBIOMA (CONICET-Universidad Nacional del Comahue), Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
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- Grupo de Ecología de La Polinización, INIBIOMA (CONICET-Universidad Nacional del Comahue), Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Parasitología, INIBIOMA (CONICET-Universidad Nacional del Comahue), Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina.
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- Laboratorio de Referencia de Enfermedades Transmisibles, Ministerio de Salud Mendoza; INBIOMED-UM, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Universidad de Mendoza, Mendoza, Argentina
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Miyahara M, Osaki K. Diphyllobothriasis Caused by the Sanada Tapeworm: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e61147. [PMID: 38803400 PMCID: PMC11129284 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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The incidence of human diphyllobothriasis is expected to rise amidst the current global popularity of Japanese cuisine, such as sushi, which contains raw fish. We report a case of a 10-year-old boy with a diphyllobothriasis infection acquired via sushi consumption. The patient was otherwise healthy, exhibited no symptoms, and was successfully treated with a single dose of 10 mg/kg praziquantel. In Japan, this parasite is known as "Sanada-mushi" because it resembles a Sanada cord. Prompt recognition of this parasite by evoking the Sanada cord's appearance may facilitate early diagnosis and treatment and increase public awareness to prevent diphyllobothriasis.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Okanami General Hospital, Iga, JPN
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Ogura Y, Hasegawa K. Infection status of masu salmon Oncorhynchus masou by the parasite Salmonema cf. ephemeridarum (Nematoda, Cystidicolidae). JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY 2024; 104:920-928. [PMID: 38009677 DOI: 10.1111/jfb.15631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Nematodes that parasitize salmonids are found in both seawater and freshwater. Unlike seawater species such as those in family Anisakidae, freshwater species have not been well studied. In particular, the influences of these nematodes on the body condition of salmonids remain unclear. We studied the effects of Salmonema cf. ephemeridarum on the body condition of masu salmon Oncorhynchus masou. We found a positive relationship between the number of parasites and fish fork length. In contrast, we found a negative relationship between the body condition (condition factor) of fish and the number of parasites. These results suggest that nematode infection could affect host energy reserves for future growth.
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- Yuhei Ogura
- Salmon Research Department, Fisheries Resources Institute, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Sapporo, Japan
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- Salmon Research Department, Fisheries Resources Institute, Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency, Sapporo, Japan
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Dumidae A, Subkrasae C, Ardpairin J, Pansri S, Homkaew C, Gordon CN, Mangkit B, Thanwisai A, Vitta A. Assessment of the genetic diversity of lymnaeid (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) snails and their infection status with trematode cercariae in different regions of Thailand. INFECTION, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION : JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2024; 119:105576. [PMID: 38408586 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2024.105576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Lymnaeid snails are some of the most widespread snails and are the first intermediate host of trematode parasites that affect human and livestock health. A full understanding of the genetic relationship of hosts and parasites is of paramount importance for effective parasite management. The present study assessed the prevalence of trematode larvae in lymnaeid snails and examined the genetic diversity of these snails collected across Thailand. We collected 672 lymnaeid snails from 39 locations in 22 provinces of six regions in Thailand. Subsequently, cercarial infection in the snails was observed by using the shedding method. Lymnaeid snails released 5 types of trematode cercariae, namely, xiphidiocercariae, echinostome cercariae I, echinostome cercariae II, furcocercous cercariae, and strigea cercariae. The phylogenetic analysis based on ITS2 and 28S rDNA sequences revealed 5 cercaria types assigned to four trematode families, of which two belong to the group of human intestinal flukes. Combination of shell morphology and sequence analysis of the mitochondrial COI and 16S rDNA genes, the lymnaeid snails were classified into two species, Radix rubiginosa and Orientogalba viridis. Moreover, the combined dataset of mtDNA genes (COI + 16S rDNA) from R. rubiginosa and O. viridis revealed 32 and 15 different haplotypes, respectively, of which only a few haplotypes were infected with cercariae. The genetic diversity and genetic structure revealed that R. rubiginosa and O. viridis experienced a bottleneck phenomenon, and showed limited gene flow between populations. Population demographic history analyses revealed that R. rubiginosa and O. viridis experienced population reductions followed by recent population expansion. These findings may improve our understanding of parasite-lymnaeid evolutionary relationships, as well as the underlying molecular genetic basis, which is information that can be used for further effective control of the spread of trematode disease.
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- Abdulhakam Dumidae
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi Province 20131, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Technology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, 10900
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology (CEMB), Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Centre of Excellence in Medical Biotechnology (CEMB), Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand; Center of Excellence for Biodiversity, Faculty of Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand.
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Giovacchini J, Menale S, Scheggi V, Marchionni N. Pericardial anisakiasis: unravelling diagnostic challenges in an unprecedented extra-abdominal manifestation: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep 2024; 8:ytae093. [PMID: 38454962 PMCID: PMC10919384 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytae093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Background Anisakis infects humans by consuming contaminated undercooked or raw fish, leading to gastric anisakiasis, gastro-allergic anisakiasis, or asymptomatic contamination. Although larvae usually die when penetrating the gastric tissue, cases of intra- and extra-abdominal spread were described. We report the first probable case of pericardial anisakiasis. Case summary A 26-year-old man presented to the emergency department because of progressive lower limb oedema and exertional dyspnoea. Two months prior, he had consumed raw fish without any gastrointestinal symptoms. The echocardiogram reported a circumferential pericardial effusion ('swinging heart') and mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). He was diagnosed with myopericarditis after a cardiac magnetic resonance. A fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography scan revealed an intense pericardial metabolism. Blood tests exhibited persistent eosinophilia and mild elevation of Anisakis simplex IgE-as for past infestation. A pericardial drainage was performed, subsequently, serial echocardiograms revealed a spontaneous recovery of his LVEF. No autoimmune, allergic, or onco-haematologic diseases were identified. Based on a history of feeding with potentially contaminated raw fish and on long-lasting eosinophilia, we suspected a pericardial anisakiasis, despite a low but persistent titre of specific IgE. Albendazole was administered for 21 days, along with colchicine and ibuprofen for 2 months; pericardial effusion resolution and eosinophil normalization occurred two weeks after. Discussion We hypothesized that Anisakis larvae may have migrated outside the gastrointestinal tract, penetrating the diaphragm and settling in the pericardium, causing pericarditis and pericardial effusion. Clinicians should know that the pericardium may be another extra-abdominal localization of anisakiasis, beyond pleuro-pulmonary involvement.
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- Jacopo Giovacchini
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, Florence 50134, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, Florence 50134, Italy
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Perioperative Medicine, Cardiothoracovascular Department, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Largo Brambilla 3, Florence 50134, Italy
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Nguyen PTX, Dorny P, Van Hoang H, Losson B, Mignon B, Bui DT. Environmental influence on abundance and infection patterns of snail intermediate hosts of liver and intestinal flukes in North and Central Vietnam. Parasitol Res 2024; 123:134. [PMID: 38358614 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08148-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Liver and intestinal flukes (LIF) are important groups of foodborne zoonotic trematodes (FZTs) in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. Their complex life cycles require specific freshwater snail species as the obligatory first intermediate hosts. In 2019, we conducted a longitudinal study in Yen Bai and Thanh Hoa provinces in North and Central Vietnam, respectively, to investigate the diversity of LIF and their infection prevalence in relation to snail host abundance and environmental factors. Using a combination of morphological and molecular identification techniques, we identified 10 LIF species infecting 11 snail host species. We observed significant seasonal variation in the mean abundance of several snail host species, with the majority of snails collected during the spring. We also detected seasonal changes in LIF species composition, with the highest species richness reported in the spring. Clonorchis sinensis and Fasciola gigantica, two medically important human liver flukes in Asia, were found only in the spring in Yen Bai. Our study revealed that not all snail host species have the same probability of becoming infected, and we recorded seasonal variations in the prevalence of LIF infection in different snail species in relation to water parameters.
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- Phuong Thi Xuan Nguyen
- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, 4000, Liège, Belgium
- Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nationalestraat 155, 2000, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals & Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, 4000, Liège, Belgium
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- Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam.
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Chai JY, Jung BK. Epidemiology and Geographical Distribution of Human Trematode Infections. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1454:443-505. [PMID: 39008273 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-60121-7_12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Digenetic trematodes infecting humans are more than 109 species that belong to 49 genera all over the world. According to their habitat in the definitive hosts, they are classified as 6 blood flukes (Schistosoma japonicum. S. mekongi, S. malayensis, S. mansoni, S. intercalatum, and S. haematobium), 15 liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica, F. gigantica, Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, O. felineus, Dicrocoelium dendriticum, D. hospes, Metorchis bilis, M. conjunctus, M. orientalis, Amphimerus sp., A. noverca, A. pseudofelineus, Pseudamphistomum truncatum, and P. aethiopicum), nine lung flukes (Paragonimus westermani, P. heterotremus, P. skrjabini, P. skrjabini miyazakii, P. kellicotti, P. mexicanus, P. africanus, P. uterobilateralis, and P. gondwanensis), 30 heterophyid intestinal flukes (Metagonimus yokogawai, M. takahashii, M. miyatai, M. suifunensis, M. katsuradai, M. pusillus, M. minutus, Heterophyes heterophyes, H. nocens, H. dispar, Haplorchis taichui, H. pumilio, H. yokogawai, H. vanissinus, Centrocestus formosanus, C. armatus, C. cuspidatus, C. kurokawai, Procerovum calderoni, P. varium, Pygidiopsis genata, P. summa, Stictodora fuscata, S. lari, Stellantchasmus falcatus, Heterophyopsis continua, Acanthotrema felis, Apophallus donicus, Ascocotyle longa, and Cryptocotyle lingua), 24 echinostome intestinal flukes (Echinostoma revolutum, E. cinetorchis, E. mekongi, E. paraensei, E. ilocanum, E. lindoense, E. macrorchis, E. angustitestis, E. aegyptica, Isthmiophora hortensis, I. melis, Echinochasmus japonicus, E. perfoliatus, E. lilliputanus, E. caninus, E. jiufoensis, E. fujianensis, Artyfechinostomum malayanum, A. sufrartyfex, A. oraoni, Acanthoparyphium tyosenense, Echinoparymphium recurvatum, Himasthla muehlensi, and Hypoderaeum conoideum), 23 miscellaneous intestinal flukes (Brachylaima cribbi, Caprimolgorchis molenkampi, Phaneropsolus bonnei, P. spinicirrus, Cotylurus japonicus, Fasciolopsis buski, Gastrodiscoides hominis, Fischoederius elongatus, Watsonius watsoni, Gymnophalloides seoi, Gynaecotyla squatarolae, Microphallus brevicaeca, Isoparorchis hypselobagri, Nanophyetus salmincola, N. schikobalowi, Neodiplostomum seoulense, Fibricola cratera, Plagiorchis muris, P. vespertilionis, P. harinasutai, P. javensis, P. philippinensis, and Prohemistomum vivax), one throat fluke (Clinostomum complanatum), and one pancreatic fluke (Eurytrema pancreaticum). The mode of transmission to humans includes contact with cercariae contaminated in water (schistosomes) or ingestion of raw or improperly cooked food, including fish (liver flukes, heterophyid flukes, echinostomes, and throat flukes), snails (echinostomes, brachylaimids, and gymnophallid flukes), amphibia, reptiles (neodiplostomes), aquatic vegetables (fasciolids and amphistomes), and insect larvae or adults (lecithodendriids, plagiorchiids, and pancreatic flukes). Praziquantel has been proven to be highly effective against almost all kinds of trematode infections except Fasciola spp. Epidemiological surveys and detection of human infections are required for a better understanding of the prevalence, intensity of infection, and geographical distribution of each trematode species.
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- Jong-Yil Chai
- Department of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- MediCheck Research Institute, Korea Association of Health Promotion, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Esteban JG, Muñoz-Antolí C, Toledo R, Ash LR. Diagnosis of Human Trematode Infections. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1454:541-582. [PMID: 39008275 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-60121-7_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Digenetic trematodes form a major group of human parasites, affecting a large number of humans, especially in endemic foci. Over 100 species have been reported infecting humans, including blood, lung, liver and intestinal parasites. Traditionally, trematode infections have been diagnosed by parasitological methods based on the detection and the identification of eggs in different clinical samples. However, this is complicated due to the morphological similarity between eggs of different trematode species and other factors such as lack of sensitivity or ectopic locations of the parasites. Moreover, the problem is currently aggravated by migratory flows, international travel, international trade of foods and changes in alimentary habits. Although efforts have been made for the development of immunological and molecular techniques, the detection of eggs through parasitological techniques remains as the gold standard for the diagnosis of trematodiases. In the present chapter, we review the current status of knowledge on diagnostic techniques used when examining feces, urine, and sputum and also analyze the most relevant characteristics used to identify eggs with a quick key for the identification of eggs.
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- J Guillermo Esteban
- Área de Parasitología, Departamento de Farmacia, Tecnología Farmacéutica y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
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- Área de Parasitología, Departamento de Farmacia, Tecnología Farmacéutica y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Área de Parasitología, Departamento de Farmacia, Tecnología Farmacéutica y Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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- Infectious & Tropical Diseases, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Jo H, Shin CM. [Infectious Gastric Diseases Other than Helicobacter]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = TAEHAN SOHWAGI HAKHOE CHI 2023; 82:269-281. [PMID: 38129996 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2023.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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In addition to Helicobacter pylori, the acute bacterial causes of infectious gastritis, include phlegmonous gastritis, gastric tuberculosis, and gastric syphilis. Bacterial gastritis often improves with appropriate broad-spectrum antibiotics, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and treatment based on the clinical and endoscopic findings. Among viral gastritis, cytomegalovirus gastritis, primarily occurring in immunocompromised patients, necessitates antiviral intervention, while immunocompetent individuals typically achieve amelioration by administering proton pump inhibitors. In contrast, most gastric infections caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) are asymptomatic, but an EBV infection is a cause of stomach cancer. EBV-associated gastric cancer exhibits distinct clinical, pathological, genetic, and post-genetic mutation features, making it clinically significant. The colonization of Candida albicans in the stomach is uncommon, and typical antifungal treatment is unnecessary. Candida infections in gastric ulcers can be treated with anti-ulcer treatment alone. Lastly, anisakidosis in the stomach, which occurs when consuming raw seafood, can manifest in various clinical presentations and is typically treated through endoscopic removal of the nematode. This article aims to contribute to the rapid diagnosis and treatment of rare stomach infections beyond Helicobacter pylori in real clinical situations.
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- Hyemin Jo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Menconi V, Lazzaro E, Bertola M, Guardone L, Mazzucato M, Prearo M, Bilska-Zajac E, Cortinovis L, Manfrin A, Arcangeli G, Angeloni G. The Occurrence of Freshwater Fish-Borne Zoonotic Helminths in Italy and Neighbouring Countries: A Systematic Review. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3793. [PMID: 38136832 PMCID: PMC10741178 DOI: 10.3390/ani13243793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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In recent years, the consumption of fish products has surged in European countries, being an essential part of a healthy diet. Despite representing a small part of EU production, freshwater fisheries hold considerable significance for lake-dwelling populations and tourists seeking traditional dishes. This increased fish consumption has brought to light potential health risks associated with fish-borne zoonotic helminths (FBZHs), now acknowledged as global food-borne parasites. Fish-borne zoonotic helminths belong to various taxonomic groups, including nematodes (Anisakidae), trematodes (Opisthorchiidae and Heterophyidae), and cestodes (Diphyllobothriidae). More than 50 species of FBZH are known to cause human infections, derived from eating raw or undercooked aquatic foods containing viable parasites. Despite increased attention, FBZHs remain relatively neglected compared to other food-borne pathogens due to factors like chronic disease progression and under-diagnosis. This systematic review concentrates on the prevalence of six freshwater FBZHs (Clinostomum complanatum, Contracaecum rudolphii, Dibothriocephalus latus, Eustrongylides excisus, Opisthorchis felineus, and Pseudamphistomum truncatum) in Italy and neighbouring countries. The study explores the expansion of these parasites, analysing their biological and epidemiological aspects, and the factors that influence their proliferation, such as the increased cormorant population and the lake eutrophication phenomena. In summary, this research highlights the necessity for further research, the development of spatial databases, and the establishment of a unified European policy to effectively manage these multifaceted health concerns. It strongly advocates adopting a One-Health approach to address the growing incidence of parasitic zoonoses within the context of food safety in EU countries.
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- Vasco Menconi
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte Liguria e Valle D’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy (M.P.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte Liguria e Valle D’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy (M.P.)
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- Department of Parasitology and Invasive Diseases, National Veterinary Research Institute, Partyzantow Avenue 57, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland;
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Viale dell’Università, 10, 35020 Legnaro, Italy; (V.M.); (E.L.); (M.M.); (L.C.); (A.M.); (G.A.); (G.A.)
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Ashour DS, Deyab FA, Eliwa KF, El-Kowrany SI. Anthelmintic potential of sulphonamides and Cucurbita pepo seeds extract on Heterophyes heterophyes experimentally infected mice. J Parasit Dis 2023; 47:697-706. [PMID: 38009148 PMCID: PMC10667198 DOI: 10.1007/s12639-023-01620-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023] Open
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Since 1980s, no new drugs were described for treatment of heterophyiasis with many side effects of the currently used drug; praziquantel. This work aimed to study the therapeutic effect of clorsulon (sulphoamide) and aqueous extract of Cucurbita pepo in the treatment of experimental heterophyiasis. Mice were infected with encysted metacercaiae of Heterophyes heterophyes obtained from infected fish flesh. Mice were divided into five groups according to the drug used. The treatment started two weeks post-infection. Our results showed reduction of the recovered worm count with high efficacy of clorsulon and a moderate effect of C. pepo which was increased in the second week with much improvement of the intestinal histopathological changes. Scanning electron microscopy of adult H. heterophyes obtained from the intestine of mice treated with praziquantel appeared contracted with multiple small vesicles over the dorsal surface. Clorsulon produced loss of the spines on the lateral sides of the parasite with few vesicles whereas C. pepo seeds showed complete loss of the spines. In conclusion, clorsulon has high efficacy against H. heterophyes infection. Although the extract of C. pepo showed moderate curative effect against this parasite, it can be used in combination with other agents for a better synergistic effect.
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- Dalia S. Ashour
- Medical Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Medical Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Medical Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Medical Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Cech G, Gyöngy M, Sándor D, Molnár K, Sellyei B, Varga Á, Székely C. Molecular evidence of the absence of Metagonimus yokogawai (Katsurada, 1912) in Europe: report of Metagonimus sp. in cyprinoid fish from the River Danube in Hungary. Parasitol Res 2023; 122:2325-2334. [PMID: 37572128 PMCID: PMC10495270 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-023-07932-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023]
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Trematodes of the genus Metagonimus Katsurada, 1912 (Digenea: Heterophyidae) are zoonotic parasites that cause infections in humans, with most cases reported in Southeast Asia. Larvae from the second intermediate host, called metacercariae, of one of human-infecting species, M. yokogawai (Katsurada, 1912), have been reported from cyprinoid fish in Europe. In the present study, we provided DNA-based evidence that metacercariae of Metagonimus, which are commonly found in the scales of various cyprinoids in Central Europe (Danube River in Hungary) do not belong to M. yokogawai. Sequence analysis of the ITS region, 28S rDNA, and cox1 genes showed that this species is clearly distinct from all Asian species, including M. yokogawai, which probably does not occur in Europe. Metacercariae from cyprinoids might belong to Metagonimus romanicus (Ciurea, 1915), an insufficiently known species described from Romania.
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- Gábor Cech
- Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- University of Debrecen, Juhász-Nagy Pál Doctoral School, Department of Hydrobiology, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary
- Eötvös Loránd University, Doctoral School of Biology Program of Zootaxonomy, Animal Ecology and Hydrobiology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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- Veterinary Medical Research Institute, Budapest, Hungary
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Shamsi S, Banfield A, Francis N, Barton DP, McLellan M. Occurrence of digenean parasites in freshwater snails in the Murrumbidgee catchment area, Australia. Food Waterborne Parasitol 2023; 32:e00202. [PMID: 37719030 PMCID: PMC10504687 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2023.e00202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Freshwater snails are important hosts in the life cycles of many medically important parasites, particularly for digenetic trematodes such as liver flukes and schistosomes. The current study was conducted to determine the infection of freshwater snails with parasites that can potentially be transmitted to humans within the Murrumbidgee catchment area which is an area of widespread intensive aquaculture in Australia. A total of 116 freshwater snails, belonging to three species (Isidorella hainesii, Glyptophysa novaehollandica and Bullastra lessoni), were examined for the presence of parasites in both man-made and natural environments. The analysis of sequence data, including the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) of nuclear ribosomal DNA, small subunit (18S) ribosomal DNA, and large subunit (28S) ribosomal DNA, indicated that the collected parasites belonged to two distinct genera, namely Clinostomum and Echinostoma. It is noteworthy that species of both of these digenean parasites have the potential to be zoonotic. Cercariae of both Clinostomum and Echinostoma were observed in snails collected from aquaculture settings. It is important to highlight that infectious stages of Clinostomum has been previously detected in edible fish within Australia. This information raises concerns regarding the potential transmission of these parasites to humans through the consumption of contaminated fish. These findings emphasize the importance of monitoring and controlling the presence of Clinostomum and Echinostoma in aquaculture environments to minimise the risk of zoonotic infections and ensure food safety. Further research and surveillance are needed to better understand the prevalence, transmission dynamics, and potential public health implications associated with these parasites in the context of aquaculture in Australia.
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- Shokoofeh Shamsi
- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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- School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2678, Australia
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- Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Narrandera Fisheries Centre, Narrandera, NSW 2700, Australia
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Yamada M, Murakoshi F, Ikoma H, Inamori O, Yanagisawa A, Konishi E. A case of hepatic anisakidosis caused by Anisakis pegreffii mimicking liver cancer. PARASITES, HOSTS AND DISEASES 2023; 61:292-297. [PMID: 37648234 PMCID: PMC10471479 DOI: 10.3347/phd.23055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Extra-gastrointestinal anisakidosis is rare. We herein report an Anisakis pegreffii infection in a patient with hepatic anisakidosis diagnosed based on its molecular identification. A 71-year-old male patient had a hepatic tumor presenting as a low-density area of 20 mm in diameter in segment 6 of the liver on abdominal ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The surgically resected pathological specimen revealed a necrotizing eosinophilic granuloma containing nematode larvae, possibly an Anisakis larva. Molecular and phylogenetic analysis demonstrated Anisakis larvae belonging to A. pegreffii. The present results will help identify and characterize unknown Anisakis species in histological sections.
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- Minoru Yamada
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566,
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566,
Japan
- The Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578,
Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566,
Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566,
Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566,
Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566,
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Shafiq A, Abbas F, Hafeez-ur-Rehman M, Khan BN, Aihetasham A, Amin I, Hmidullah, Mothana RA, Alharbi MS, Khan I, Khalil AAK, Ahmad B, Mubeen N, Akram M. Parasite Diversity in a Freshwater Ecosystem. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1940. [PMID: 37630500 PMCID: PMC10458229 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Parasites are a significant component of biodiversity. They negatively affect fish appearance, growth, and reproduction. In this study, the prevalence of infection, diversity, and mean intensity of parasites were examined in 9 freshwater fish species (45 samples per fish species). Ecto-parasites were examined on the skin, gills, and fins with a hand lens. Wet mounts were prepared using mucosal scrapings from all the external and internal organs of the sampled fish. Microscopy, muscle compression, and the pepsin-HCL artificial digestion technique were also performed. In this study, 26 species of parasites were identified including three taxa belonging to 9 species of protozoan parasites, 11 treamtodes, and 6 monogenean parasites. The identified protozoan parasites were Entamoeba histolitica, Chilodonella sp., Coccidia sp., Costia sp., Cryptobia sp., Ichthyopthiris-multifilis, Microsporidia, Piscinoodinium sp., and Ichthyobodo necator. The identified trematode parasites were Fasciola gigantica, Echinostoma revolutum, Fasciola hepatica, Haplorchis pumilio, Brachylaima cribbi, Echinostoma cinetorchis, Neascus sp., Deropegus sp., Trematode Soldier, Centrocestus formosanus, and Clinostomum marginatum. The identified monogenean parasites were Dactylogyrus limipopoensis, Dactylogyrus anchoratus, Dactylogyrus myersi, Dactylogyrus vastator, Gyrodactylus salaris, and Ancyrocephalus. The diversity of parasites was maximum at the Okara site. The host's organs that were targeted for parasitic infection included the intestine, liver, gills, fins, skin, and kidneys. The majority of the parasites were identified in Labeo rohita followed by Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Ctenopharyngodon idella, Oreochromis niloticus, Cyprinus carpio, and Wallagu attu. Two species appeared to be resistant species because none of the parasites were observed in Notopterus notopterus or Sperata seenghala. This study also concluded that the prevalence of parasites increased with increasing length, size, and age of fish.
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- Amana Shafiq
- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.-u.-R.)
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.-u.-R.)
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.-u.-R.)
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- Department of Zoology, Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Islamia University Bahawalpur (Bahawalnagar Campus), Bahawalnagar 63100, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-Daero, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 42601, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18800, Pakistan
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.-u.-R.)
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- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (M.H.-u.-R.)
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Nguyen TTB, Dermauw V, Bui DT, Dahma H, Le DT, Nguyen HTT, Do DT, Dorny P, Losson B, Vandenberg O. Incidence of fish-borne trematode infections and associated factors: results from a cohort study in highly endemic communities in northern Vietnam. Parasitol Res 2023; 122:1415-1425. [PMID: 37072586 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-023-07846-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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Fish-borne trematodes (FiBT) are an important group of zoonotic parasites negatively affecting human health, mainly in Asia. Most studies on FiBT have applied a cross-sectional design, which provides weaker evidence on potential risk factors for transmission than a cohort study. This cohort study aimed to estimate the incidence and identify associated risk factors for FiBT infection in Vietnam. Between April 2018 and May 2019, two communes in Yen Bai province, a highly endemic area for FiBT, were visited for sampling. Participants with a negative stool result for FiBT at baseline, were invited for follow-up and data collection, at months 4, 9, and 13. Stools were examined using Kato-Katz and formalin-ethyl acetate concentration techniques to detect FiBT eggs, whereas a questionnaire was used for interviewing participants to determine the risk factors for FiBT infection during each follow-up period. The incidence risk and the incidence rate were calculated, and univariate and multivariable models were run to identify the risk factors for FiBT. A total of 194 people, negative for FiBT eggs at the baseline survey, were invited to participate in the study, and 111 people agreed to enroll in the follow-up. The incidence risk at months 4, 9, and 13 was 9.0%, 6.4%, and 5.1%, respectively. We finally used data from 95 participants for the risk factor analysis, excluding 16 people lost for the follow-up. Overall, 20 people became infected with FiBT (IR = 21.1%). The incidence rate of FiBT infection was 21.4/100 person-year. In the univariate analysis, consumption of raw fish was the main risk factor (RR = 4.59, 95%CI = 1.95-10.82), followed by being male (RR = 3.41, 95%CI = 1.56-7.45) and drinking alcohol (RR = 3.25, 95%CI = 1.49-7.11). In the multivariable analysis, only consumption of raw-fish dishes was significantly associated with FiBT infection. The people who consumed raw fish were 3.44 (95%CI = 1.11-10.70) times more at risk of infection with FiBT as compared to individuals who did not consume raw fish. It can be concluded that the FiBT incidence is high in the study area. More awareness campaigns are needed to stop eating raw fish in these areas to reduce FBT infection.
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- Thao Thi Bich Nguyen
- Center for Environmental Health and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Parasitology, Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Microbiology, LHUB - ULB, Groupement Hospitalier Universitaire de Bruxelles (GHUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases, Center for Fundamental and Applied Research for Animal and Health (FARAH), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège (ULiège), Liège, Belgium
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- Center for Environmental Health and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Innovation and Business Development Unit, LHUB - ULB, Groupement Hospitalier Universitaire de Bruxelles (GHUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
- Division of Infection and Immunity, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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Cantatore DMP, Lanfranchi AL, Canel D, Levy E, Timi JT. Plerocercoids of Adenocephalus pacificus in Argentine hakes: Broad distribution, low zoonotic risk. Int J Food Microbiol 2023; 391-393:110142. [PMID: 36841077 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2023.110142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Adenocephalus pacificus is a tapeworm parasitic of marine mammals and the main agent of human diphylobothriosis caused by consumption of raw or undercooked marine fishes, being considered as a reemerging disease. Despite having a broad distribution in marine mammals in both hemispheres, plerocercoid larvae in fish have only been reported in the Pacific Ocean, in Peruvian waters, from where most human cases are known. In Argentine waters larval stages of Diphyllobothriidae have been recorded in Merluccius hubbsi, a main fish resource mostly exported frozen, headed and gutted (H&G) or as fillets; therefore, the possible presence of A. pacificus in edible products, and the extent of the risk of parasitism for humans becomes of health and commercial relevance. With the aim of detecting and identifying potentially zoonotic diphyllobothriids and quantifying infection levels in viscera and fillets of hakes, 43 entire fish, 471 H&G, and 942 fillets obtained from research cruises in 2019 and 2021 from the southern Argentine Sea (44-53°S; 63-68°W) were examined by transillumination and under stereoscopic microscopy. Plerocercoids were recovered at low prevalence and mean abundance in entire fish (13.95 % and 0.35) and H&G fish (2.76 % and 0.03) but no larval worms were found adhered to musculature or peritoneum, furthermore, no larvae were found in the fillets. Larvae were genetically identified, based on sequences of the large subunit ribosomal RNA nuclear gene (lsrDNA) and the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) mitochondrial gene, as members of A. pacificus, representing the first report of this species in a fish host outside South American Pacific coasts. No spatial nor bathymetric patterns in parasite burdens were observed across sampling sites, but prevalence increased with fish size. The recorded low parasite burdens, the absence of infective stages in fillets and the fact that most products are commercialized deeply frozen, diminish the risk of parasitism for consumers to a minimum. However, the identification of this zoonotic agent and the assessment of its distribution in fish products are a first indispensable step for the design of efficient and suitable measures, such as freezing or cooking meet, to ensure the prevention of human infections.
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- Delfina M P Cantatore
- Laboratorio de Ictioparasitología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET). Funes 3350, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictioparasitología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET). Funes 3350, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictioparasitología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET). Funes 3350, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictioparasitología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET). Funes 3350, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Ictioparasitología, Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (IIMyC), Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET). Funes 3350, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina.
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Abd-ELrahman SM, Gareh A, Mohamed HI, Alrashdi BM, Dyab AK, El-Khadragy MF, Khairy Elbarbary N, Fouad AM, El-Gohary FA, Elmahallawy EK, Mohamed SAA. Prevalence and Morphological Investigation of Parasitic Infection in Freshwater Fish (Nile Tilapia) from Upper Egypt. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13061088. [PMID: 36978630 PMCID: PMC10044437 DOI: 10.3390/ani13061088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Fish are a source of high-quality protein with low cholesterol, but they are susceptible to parasitic infections, which have a significant impact on aquaculture, in addition to their zoonotic potential. The present study estimated parasitic infections and evaluated the diversity of zoonotic parasites in freshwater Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt. A total of 300 samples were randomly collected from the Assiut Governorate. These fish were examined for both ectoparasites and endoparasites, followed by the experimental infection of mice with encysted metacercariae (EMC) for the retrieval of the adult worms. The overall prevalence of the variable parasites was 82% (246 of 300). Both ecto- and endoparasites were detected in 41% (123 of 300) of the examined fish. The identified ectoparasites were Gyrodactylus, Dactylogrus, Cichlidogyrus, Trichodina and Icthyophthirius multifiliis, in 5%, 4%, 22%, 6% and 4% of the fish, respectively. The endoparasites were trematodes (Orientocreadium batrachoides 3%), nematodes (Contracaecum. 2%), acanthocephala (Acanthosentis tilapiae 25%) and protozoa that included Isospora and Eimeria spp., in 1% and 8% of fish, respectively. Myxobolus was detected in 2% of the examined fish. The overall prevalence of encysted metacercariae (EMC) was 95% (285 of 300), while infection with macroscopic EMC had a prevalence of 37% and microscopic EMC had a prevalence of 58%. The adult worms recovered from the experimental infections were Prohemistomum vivax and Mesostephanus spp., which belong to the family Cyathocotylidae. Collectively, these findings reflect the relatively high occurrence of parasites among the studied fish, confirming the necessity of strict measures to control infection.
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- Salwa Mahmoud Abd-ELrahman
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt; (S.M.A.-E.); (H.I.M.); (S.A.-A.M.)
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan 24101, Egypt;
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt; (S.M.A.-E.); (H.I.M.); (S.A.-A.M.)
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Food Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan 81528, Egypt;
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- Department of Aquatic Animal Medicine and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assuit University, Assiut 71526, Egypt;
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- Department of Hygiene and Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Zoonoses, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt; (S.M.A.-E.); (H.I.M.); (S.A.-A.M.)
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Mostafa NA, Abdel-Ghaffar F, Fayed HO, Hassan AA. Morphological and molecular identification of third-stage larvae of Anisakis typica (Nematoda: Anisakidae) from Red Sea coral trout, Plectropomus areolatus. Parasitol Res 2023; 122:705-715. [PMID: 36650313 PMCID: PMC9988787 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07776-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Anisakidosis is a foodborne zoonotic infection induced by members of the family Anisakidae via the consumption of raw or undercooked fish such as sushi and sashimi. Identifying anisakid larval species is critical for the epidemiology and diagnosis of diseases caused by them. This study aimed at identifying Anisakis larvae collected from marine fish in Egyptian waters based on morphological characteristics and molecular analysis. Thirty marine fish coral trout, Plectropomus areolatus, were collected from Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt, to investigate larval nematodes of the genus Anisakis. The larvae were detected encapsulated in the peritoneal cavity and muscle of the fish host. This examination revealed that anisakid larvae naturally infected 19 fish specimens with a prevalence of 63.33% and a mean intensity of 4.1 ± 0.40. Most of them (68 larvae: 71.57%) were found in the musculature. Morphological and morphometric analyses using light and scanning electron microscopy revealed a head region with a prominent boring tooth, inconspicuous lips, and a characteristic protruded cylindrical mucron. All larvae in this study possessed the same morphology as Anisakis Larval type I. Molecular analysis based on ITS region using maximum likelihood and Bayesian phylogenetic methods confirmed them as Anisakis typica. This is the first study to identify A. typica larvae from the commercial fish coral trout P. areolatus in Egyptian waters using morphological and molecular methods.
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Hajipour N, Valizadeh H, Ketzis J. A review on fish-borne zoonotic parasites in Iran. Vet Med Sci 2023; 9:748-777. [PMID: 36271486 PMCID: PMC10029912 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Fish is a great nutritious food and provides quality protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals. This contributes significantly to the economy and food security in Iran. However, there are safety concerns related to the presence of zoonotic parasites. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study is, therefore, to review fish-borne zoonotic parasites in Iran. METHODS Keywords such as fish-borne, parasites, zoonotic, Iran, and some names of fish-borne zoonotic parasites were searched in databases including PubMed, Science Direct, Elsevier, SID, Magiran, Irandoc, Google Scholar and the World Health Organization. RESULTS The most common fish-borne parasites with zoonotic potential identified in reports in the literature were the protozoa Balantidium spp., Myxobolus spp. and Sarcosystis sp.; the trematodes Heterophyes heterophyes and Clinostomum complanatum; the cestodes Ligula intestinalis and Diphyllobothrium latum; the nematodes Pseudoterranova sp., Anisakis spp., Contracaecum spp., Raphidascaris spp., Eustrongylides spp. and Capillaria sp.; and the acanthocephal Corynosoma spp. CONCLUSIONS The potential risk factors for the transmission of fish-borne zoonotic parasites to humans are consumption of raw or undercooked infected fish, contact with contaminated water and contact with infected fish. There is a need for epidemiological surveillance of fish for parasites with zoonotic potential and of occurrence of infections in humans to better understand the public health significance and design prevention programs.
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- Nasser Hajipour
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathobiology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Aquatic, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food Hygiene and Aquatic, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Biomedical Sciences, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Basseterre, St Kitts, West Indies
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Opisthorchis viverrini Infection in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7100313. [PMID: 36288054 PMCID: PMC9607628 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7100313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Opisthorchiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini. This parasite is widely distributed and well documented in Thailand, Lao PDR, Southern Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. However, its prevalence is a major problem in these countries. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of O. viverrini infection from 2017 to 2020 in Sakon Nakhon province, Thailand. Questionnaires were used to interview 320 participants (160 cases and 160 controls) in a random selection of 18 districts across Sakon Nakhon province. Univariate logistic regression was used to identify the factors associated with O. viverrini infection. The overall prevalence levels of O. viverrini infection in Sakon Nakhon province for 2018, 2019, and 2020 were 3.60%, 5.21%, and 7.01%, respectively. Raw fish consumption was a positive risk factor for its infection in endemic areas. Factors associated with O. viverrini infection were the habit of consuming unsafely prepared fish (OR = 6.33, 95%CI = 0.32–0.59), the medical history of O. viverrini examination (OR = 8.93, 95%CI = 5.15–15.47), a history of O. viverrini infection (OR = 3.64, 95%CI = 1.17–1.44), and a history of taking praziquantel (OR = 3.64, 95%CI = 1.17–1.44). These results identified gaps in the epidemiological knowledge of O. viverrini in this region that need addressing to identify and develop innovative methods for prevention, control, and support efforts to permanently overcome O. viverrini infection in endemic regions.
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Abd El-Hack ME, El-Saadony MT, Ellakany HF, Elbestawy AR, Abaza SS, Geneedy AM, Khafaga AF, Salem HM, Abd El-Aziz AH, Selim S, Babalghith AO, AbuQamar SF, El-Tarabily KA. Inhibition of microbial pathogens in farmed fish. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 183:114003. [PMID: 36030638 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Aquaculture, also known as aqua farming, is defined as farming fish, crustaceans, mollusks, aquatic plants, algae, and other marine organisms. It includes cultivating fresh- and saltwater populations under controlled conditions compared to commercial fishing or wild fish harvesting. Worldwide, carp, salmon, tilapia, and catfish are the most common fish species used in fish farming in descending order. Disinfectants prevent and/or treat different infections in aquatic animals. The current review indicates the uses of different disinfectants against some important pathogens in aquaculture, with particular reference to tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming. A single review cannot cover all aspects of disinfection throughout aquaculture, so the procedures and principles of disinfection in tilapia farming/aquaculture have been chosen for illustration purposes.
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- Mohamed E Abd El-Hack
- Department of Poultry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12211, Egypt
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- Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical Genetics Department, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates; Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates; Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch 6150, Western Australia, Australia.
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Raw fish consumption in Portugal: Commonly consumed fish species and associated risk factors for anisakiosis. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Morphological and Molecular Identification of Anisakis spp. (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in Commercial Fish from the Canary Islands Coast (Spain): Epidemiological Data. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12192634. [PMID: 36230375 PMCID: PMC9559264 DOI: 10.3390/ani12192634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The study aimed to perform the molecular identification of Anisakis larvae in commercial fish from the coast of the Canary Islands and to provide data on their infection level for the host and the species of this nematode parasite that we could find in several species of commercial interest in the Canary Archipelago. Fish specimens (n = 172) from the Canary coasts were examined for parasites. In total, 495 larvae were identified; PCR was carried out for the entire ITS rDNA and cox2 mtDNA region, obtaining sixteen sequences for the entire ITS rDNA region and fifteen for the cox2 mtDNA, this being the first contribution of nucleotide sequences of Anisakis species of fish caught from the Canary Islands. An overall prevalence of 25% was obtained in the fish analyzed, and five species of Anisakis were identified, these being Anisakis simplex (s.s.), Anisakis pegreffii, Anisakis physeteris, Anisakis nascettii and Anisakis typica and the hybrid Anisakis simplex x Anisakis pegreffii. The results obtained in this study have relevance for public health, since the pathology will depend on the species of Anisakis, so it is important to know the health status of fish in the waters of the Canary Islands to assure a safer consumption and take adequate measures, in addition to the provision of epidemiological data.
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Freire R, Rogers L, Creece D, Shamsi S. Neophobic behavioural responses of parasitised fish to a potential predator and baited hook. Appl Anim Behav Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2022.105722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Chai JY, Jung BK. General overview of the current status of human foodborne trematodiasis. Parasitology 2022; 149:1262-1285. [PMID: 35591777 PMCID: PMC10090779 DOI: 10.1017/s0031182022000725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Foodborne trematodes (FBT) of public health significance include liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, O. felineus, Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica), lung flukes (Paragonimus westermani and several other Paragonimus spp.) and intestinal flukes, which include heterophyids (Metagonimus yokogawai, Heterophyes nocens and Haplorchis taichui), echinostomes (Echinostoma revolutum, Isthmiophora hortensis, Echinochasmus japonicus and Artyfechinostomum malayanum) and miscellaneous species, including Fasciolopsis buski and Gymnophalloides seoi. These trematode infections are distributed worldwide but occur most commonly in Asia. The global burden of FBT diseases has been estimated at about 80 million, however, this seems to be a considerable underestimate. Their life cycle involves a molluscan first intermediate host, and a second intermediate host, including freshwater fish, crustaceans, aquatic vegetables and freshwater or brackish water gastropods and bivalves. The mode of human infection is the consumption of the second intermediate host under raw or improperly cooked conditions. The major pathogenesis of C. sinensis and Opisthorchis spp. infection includes inflammation of the bile duct which leads to cholangitis and cholecystitis, and in a substantial number of patients, serious complications, such as liver cirrhosis and cholangiocarcinoma, may develop. In lung fluke infections, cough, bloody sputum and bronchiectasis are the most common clinical manifestations. However, lung flukes often migrate to extrapulmonary sites, including the brain, spinal cord, skin, subcutaneous tissues and abdominal organs. Intestinal flukes can induce inflammation in the intestinal mucosa, and they may at times undergo extraintestinal migration, in particular, in immunocompromised patients. In order to control FBT infections, eating foods after proper cooking is strongly recommended.
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- Jong-Yil Chai
- Department of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul 03080, South Korea
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- MediCheck Research Institute, Korea Association of Health Promotion, Seoul 07649, South Korea
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Dong H, Shang M, Luo M, Chen W, Hu B. Effects of co‐infection with
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on the sex hormones levels in male patients with chronic hepatitis B. J Clin Lab Anal 2022; 36:e24663. [PMID: 36082466 PMCID: PMC9459257 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Huimin Dong
- Department of Laboratory Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat‐sen University Guangzhou China
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Boodman C, Holmes C, Bernstein C, Van Caeseele P, Embil J. A 41-Year-Old Female With Sudden-Onset Abdominal Pain and Nausea. Clin Infect Dis 2022; 74:2249-2251. [PMID: 35793447 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Carl Boodman
- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.,Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.,Cadham Provincial Laboratory, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadaand
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- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.,Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.,Infection Prevention and Control Program, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Kopolrat KY, Singthong S, Khuntikeo N, Loilome W, Worasith C, Homwong C, Wangboon C, Yasaka P, Eamudomkarn C, Pitaksakulrat O, Tonkhamhak K, Paeyo A, Crellen T, Sithithaworn J, Sithithaworn P. Performance of Mini Parasep ® SF stool concentrator kit, Kato-Katz, and formalin-ethyl acetate concentration methods for diagnosis of opisthorchiasis in Northeast Thailand. Parasit Vectors 2022; 15:234. [PMID: 35761311 PMCID: PMC9235228 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-022-05338-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Control and elimination of the liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) is a primary preventive strategy against cholangiocarcinoma in Southeast Asia. A sensitive parasitological diagnostic method is required to facilitate a surveillance and control program. In this study, we evaluated the performance of Mini Parasep® SF stool concentrator kit (stool kit) compared with Kato-Katz (KK) and the quantitative formalin-ethyl acetate concentration technique (FECT) for detection of O. viverrini and co-endemic parasitic infections. METHODS A cross-sectional survey for parasitic infection in residents aged > 15 years in a community in Kalasin province, Northeast Thailand, was conducted in 2018. Fecal samples were collected and screened by KK method, and a subset of samples was further examined by the stool kit and FECT methods. The results were analyzed for prevalence of parasitic infections in addition to the diagnostic performance of the methods for qualitative and quantitative detection of helminthiases. RESULTS The initial survey of parasitic infection determined by the KK method (n = 567) showed the prevalence of O. viverrini was 32.63%, followed by Taenia 2.65%, echinostomes 1.76%, hookworms 1.41%, Trichuris trichiura 0.53% and Strongyloides stercoralis 0.53%. Within a subset of samples tested with multiple diagnostics (n = 150), the detection rates of O. viverrini by the stool kit, FECT and KK methods were 27.3%, 30.7% and 28.7%, respectively. The diagnostic sensitivity for opisthorchiasis was similar for FECT (75.5%), KK(66.0%) and the stool kit (67.3%). For other parasitic infections, FECT and stool kit methods performed better than KK, particularly in detecting minute intestinal flukes (MIF), S. stercoralis and coinfections. When measuring the intensity of O. viverrini infection (fecal egg counts), the stool kit results showed a significant positive correlation with KK and FECT (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS As the stool kit is simple to use and shows a comparable performance to FECT, it may serve as an alternative method of fecal examination for screening of helminthiasis including opisthorchiasis.
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- Kulthida Y. Kopolrat
- Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- The Office of Disease Prevention and Control 7 Khon Kaen, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- School of Pre Clinic, Institute of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Faculty of Management Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Surin Campus, Surin, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Graham Kerr Building, Glasgow, G12 8QQ UK
- Big Data Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 7LF UK
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute and Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Franceschini R, Guardone L, Armani A, Ranucci D, Roila R, Valiani A, Susini F, Branciari R. Five-years management of an emerging parasite risk (Eustrongylides sp., Nematoda) in a fishery supply chain located on Trasimeno Lake (Italy). Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.108858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Ziarati M, Zorriehzahra MJ, Hassantabar F, Mehrabi Z, Dhawan M, Sharun K, Emran TB, Dhama K, Chaicumpa W, Shamsi S. Zoonotic diseases of fish and their prevention and control. Vet Q 2022; 42:95-118. [PMID: 35635057 PMCID: PMC9397527 DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2022.2080298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Fish and aquatic-derived zoonotic diseases have caused considerable problems in the aquaculture industry and fishery worldwide. In particular, zoonotic diseases can pose widespread threats to humans. With the world’s growing population and potential global trade of aquaculture and fish, the risk of environmental contamination and development of fish and aquatic-derived zoonoses in humans are increasing. The important causes of zoonoses include bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi. The zoonotic bacterial agents are divided into two main groups: Gram-positive (Mycobacteriaceae, Streptococcaceae, Erysipelothricaceae families) and Gram-negative (Aeromonadaceae, Vibrionaceae, Pseudomondaceae, Enterobacteriaceae, and Hafniaceae families). The premier parasitic agents include cestodes (tapeworm; e.g. Diphyllobothrium spp.), trematodes (fluke; e.g. Opisthorchis spp.), and nematodes (round worm; e.g. Anisakis spp.). In addition, protozoan organisms such as Cryptosporidium spp. are also considered fish-derived zoonotic pathogens. Two groups of fish-associated fungi causing basidiobolomycosis and sporotrichosis also pose a zoonotic risk for humans. The majority of the fish-derived zoonotic diseases are transmitted to humans mainly via the consumption of improperly cooked or raw fish or fish products. Therefore, the incidence of zoonotic diseases can be reduced by properly processing fish and fish products, e.g. by thermal (heat/freezing) treatment. The prevalence of zoonotic agents in fishes varies seasonally and should be regularly monitored to evaluate the prevalence of pathogens in both wild and cultured fish populations. This review focuses on the fish zoonotic agents/diseases and their control and prevention.
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- Mina Ziarati
- Department of Microbiology, Jahrom Branch, Islamic Azad University, Jahrom, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Scientific Information and Communication, Iranian Fisheries Research Institute (IFSRI), Agricultural Research Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Animal Science and Fisheries, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University Sari, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
- The Trafford Group of Colleges, Manchester WA14 5PQ, United Kingdom
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- Division of Surgery, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Center of Research Excellence on Therapeutic Proteins and Antibody Engineering, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
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Qiu YY, Chang QC, Gao JF, Bao MJ, Luo HT, Song JH, Hong SJ, Mao RF, Sun YY, Chen YY, Liu MY, Wang CR, Liu XL. Multiple biochemical indices and metabolomics of Clonorchis sinensis provide a novel interpretation of biomarkers. Parasit Vectors 2022; 15:172. [PMID: 35590378 PMCID: PMC9118806 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-022-05290-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Clonorchiasis, an infectious disease caused by the liver fluke Clonorchis sinensis, may lead to the development of liver and gallbladder diseases, and even cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). However, the pathogenesis, host-pathogen interaction, and diagnostic markers for clonorchiasis remain unclear. Methods Eighteen rabbits were randomly divided into control group (n = 9) and C. sinensis-infected group (n = 9), and their plasma samples were collected at 7, 14, 28, and 63 days post-infection (dpi). Biochemical indices and metabolites in different infection periods were detected. A non-targeted ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) approach was employed to investigate the metabolic profiles of plasma in rabbits, and related metabolic pathways of differential metabolites and correlation between candidate biochemical indices and differential metabolites were analyzed. Finally, the candidate biomarkers were verified with human samples using a targeted metabolomics method. Results The result of biochemical indices indicated C. sinensis infection would affect the liver function biochemical indices, especially alanine aminotransferase, aspartate transaminase (AST), glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), total bile acid, high-density lipoprotein, and cholinesterase. The metabonomic results showed that 58, 212, 23, and 21 differential metabolites were identified in different phases of the infection. Multivariate statistical analysis of differential metabolites revealed distinct metabolic signatures during different phases of infection, with most of these signatures being observed at 14 dpi, which mainly influences the amino acid metabolisms. For metabolites and biochemical indices, AST, GGT, hypoxanthine, l-pipecolic acid, and d-glucuronate represented potential noninvasive biomarkers for the diagnosis of C. sinensis (P < 0.05 and AUC > 0.8). Furthermore, GGT and d-glucuronate levels were positively correlated with the infection (r(28) = 0.98, P < 0.0001) and showed excellent diagnostic performance (AUC = 0.972; 95% confidence interval, 0.921 to 1.000). Conclusions The present results provide new insights into plasma metabolic changes in rabbits during C. sinensis infection, and the potential biomarker may be used for developing an effective method to diagnose clonorchiasis in the future. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13071-022-05290-y.
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- Yang-Yuan Qiu
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, Heilongjiang Province, China.,Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin Province, China
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- School of Public Health, Shantou University, Shantou, 515063, Guangdong Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Jiamusi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiamusi, 154000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Qiqihar Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qiqihar, 161000, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Convergence Research Center for Insect Vectors, Incheon National University, Incheon, 22012, Republic of Korea
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin Province, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, 163319, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, Jilin Province, China.
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Golden O, Caldeira AJ, Santos MJ. Raw fish consumption in Portugal: A survey on trends in consumption and consumer characteristics. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.108810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Golden O, Caldeira AJR, Rangel LF, Santos MJ. Seafood safety and food-borne zoonoses from fish: Examining the risk of Anisakis in the Portuguese Population and Consumer Risk Perceptions of Fish Consumption. EFSA J 2022; 20:e200409. [PMID: 35634563 PMCID: PMC9131577 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2022.e200409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Parasitic nematodes of the genus Anisakis are the causative agent of anisakiosis, an important fish‐borne zoonosis. Humans are infected through consumption of raw or undercooked fish, contaminated with the parasite. Infection can result in both gastrointestinal and allergic symptoms. There are few reports of anisakiosis in Portugal, but evidence of Anisakis allergy exists, indicating that exposure is occurring in the population. The European Food Risk Assessment Fellowship Programme (EU‐FORA) work programme, entitled: ‘Food safety of fish and zoonoses: fish consumption and microbiological risk assessment and perception, from fisherman to final consumers in Portugal’ was hosted by the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), in Porto, Portugal. It aimed to gather information on risk perception and attitudes in the Portuguese population to contamination of fish with Anisakis spp. and on their knowledge of methods to prevent infection. In addition, it aimed to examine the risk of anisakiosis in the Portuguese population.
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- O Golden
- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) Portugal
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) Portugal
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- Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) Portugal
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Anisakicidal Effects of R (+) Limonene: An Alternative to Freezing Treatment in the Industrial Anchovy Marinating Process. Foods 2022; 11:foods11081121. [PMID: 35454708 PMCID: PMC9028723 DOI: 10.3390/foods11081121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Anisakiasis is a fish-borne zoonotic disease caused by the ingestion of raw/undercooked fishes or cephalopods parasitized by members of the genus Anisakis. Freezing ensures the inactivation of viable Anisakis larvae; however, since it affects the organoleptic properties of food, essential oils and their compounds were proposed as an alternative. In this study, fresh anchovy fillets were experimentally parasitized with L3 Anisakis larvae to test the anisakicidal efficacy of R (+) limonene (LMN) in marinated fishery products. The anisakicidal effectiveness and organoleptic influence of several LMN concentrations (0.5%, 1%, and 5%) were tested during the marinating process (MS) and storage in sunflower seed oil (SO) of marinated anchovy fillets. Double treatment (DT) with 1% LMN was also performed both during marination and subsequent storage in oil. MS treatment resulted only in a reduction in larvae viability after 48 h, while a complete inactivation was observed in SO after 8, 10, and 20 days of treatment with 5%, 1%, and 0.5% LMN, respectively. DT was the most effective with complete larval inactivation after 7 days. Only 5% LMN influenced the sensory characteristics of the fillets, resulting, however, in a pleasant lemon-like odor and taste. Considering the results obtained, LMN might be a suitable natural alternative to manage Anisakis risk in the fishery industry.
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Gustinelli A, Caffara M, Scaravelli D, Fioravanti ML, Scholz T. The first new species of European Ascocotyle Looss, 1899 (Digenea: Heterophyidae) described in more than half a century. Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl 2022; 17:327-334. [PMID: 36117855 PMCID: PMC9475428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Ascocotyle (Phagicola) trentinii n. sp. is described based on adults from experimentally infected ducklings (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) fed with metacercariae from the visceral serosa of the Mediterranean banded killifish, Aphanius fasciatus (Cyprinodontiformes: Aphaniidae), from coastal lagoons in northeastern Italy (Emilia-Romagna Region). The new species is placed into the subgenus Phagicola because of the presence of a single row of circumoral spines, vitelline follicles being confined between the ventral sucker and testes, and uterine loops not reaching anterior to the ventral sucker. Ascocotyle (P.) trentinii n. sp. differs from other members of the subgenus Phagicola, as well as other species of Ascocotyle, by the number (27–33) of circumoral spines which are 13.5–17 μm long and 3.5–5 μm wide, and by the morphology of a gonotyl which is composed of about 8 large refractile pockets. The occurrence of metacercariae in A. fasciatus indicates that the life cycle of the new species is completed in brackish water lagoons. It is the fourth species of Ascocotyle described in Europe and may be endemic to the Mediterranean region because its second (fish) intermediate host is endemic to this region. A new species of Ascocotyle (Digenea: Heterophyidae) is described from Europe after more than half a century. The new species is characterised by a unique number (27–33) of circumoral spines. Mediterranean banded killifish,Aphanius fasciatus(Cyprinodontiformes), from coastal lagoons is a second intermediate host. Ascocotyle pindoramensisfrom South America, which has no circumoral spines, is most closely related to the new species.
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Anisakis, Something Is Moving inside the Fish. Pathogens 2022; 11:pathogens11030326. [PMID: 35335650 PMCID: PMC8950136 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11030326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The first case of human infection by a species of the Anisakidae family was reported more than 60 years ago. Over the last 20 years, Anisakis has become a highly studied parasite, not only for its parasitism, but also for its role as an inducer of allergic reactions. Several studies have indicated that the pathological changes occurring within the gastrointestinal tract during infection with Anisakis simplex are the combined result of the direct action of the larvae invading the tissue and the complex interaction between the host’s immune system and the parasite. Although the most commonly described pathologies are digestive, urticaria/angioedema and anaphylaxis, occupational asthma and arthritis have been seldom described. This paper is a narrative of the immune-mediated reaction induced by this parasite over the course of the last two decades.
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Muñoz-Caro T, Machuca A, Morales P, Verdugo J, Reyes R, García M, Rutaihwa L, Schindler T, Poppert S, Taubert A, Hermosilla C. Prevalence and molecular identification of zoonotic Anisakis and Pseudoterranova species in fish destined to human consumption in Chile. Parasitol Res 2022; 121:1295-1304. [PMID: 35230547 PMCID: PMC8993782 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07459-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Zoonotic larvae of the family Anisakidae found in several fish species represent a serious risk in public health since they may cause food-borne anisakidosis in humans. Chile has culinary preferences including eating raw fish in many traditional preparations. In the present study, a total of 180 fish specimens representing three different fish species, i.e., Chilean hake (Merluccius gayi), snoek (Thyrsites atun), and sea bream (Brama australis), were caught at central coast of Chile. Parasitological examination was performed on musculature and abdominal cavity for subsequent extraction and quantification of anisakid larvae. Estimation of infection parameters, such as prevalence, was performed indicating 100% (CI: 0.94-1.0) prevalence of anisakid L3 in Chilean hakes and snoeks. Moreover, sea breams reached a prevalence of 35% (CI: 0.23-0.48). Prevalence of anisakid larvae in muscle was also analyzed showing values of 18.6% (CI: 0.097-0.309) in Chilean hakes, 15% (CI: 0.07-0.26) in snoeks, and 1.7% (CI: 0-0.089) in sea breams. Meanwhile, prevalence of anisakid larvae in internal organs showed highest values for peritoneum (100% and 83.3%) for snoeks and Chilean hakes, respectively, for liver (96.7%) and gonads (86.6%) in Chilean hakes, and for intestine (98.3%) in snoeks. Molecular analysis of collected anisakid L3 unveiled presence of two potentially zoonotic nematode species, i.e., Pseudoterranova cattani and Anisakis pegreffii. P. cattani was found in Chilean hakes and snoeks being the first molecular host species report for Chilean snoeks. Besides, A. pegreffii was also identified in these species being the first molecular report on this regard. These findings are relevant for better understanding of epidemiology of anisakiasis in Chilean coasts and for public health issues considering potential risk of human population due to its culinary preferences in eating raw fish.
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- Tamara Muñoz-Caro
- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria Y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Santo Tomás, Talca, Chile
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- Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Parasitology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Parasitology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
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Biserova NM, Mustafina AR, Raikova OI. The neuro-glandular brain of the Pyramicocephalus phocarum plerocercoid (Cestoda, Diphyllobothriidea): immunocytochemical and ultrastructural study. ZOOLOGY 2022; 152:126012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.zool.2022.126012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Menconi V, Pastorino P, Canola S, Pavoletti E, Vitale N, Scanzio T, Righetti M, Mugetti D, Tomasoni M, Bona MC, Prearo M. Occurrence and spatial variation of Anisakis pegreffii in the Atlantic horse mackerel Trachurus trachurus (Carangidae): A three-year monitoring survey in the western Ligurian Sea. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Parasites with zoonotic potential found in commercially important fish in Tamaulipas, Northeastern Mexico. Parasitol Int 2022; 88:102550. [DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2022.102550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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