A duplex PCR for the simultaneous detection of Fasciola hepatica and Clonorchis sinensis
Publication date: Available online 25 June 2018 Source:Veterinary Parasitology Author(s): Yimin Yang, Minwei Li, Chen Pan, Yi Yang, Xueqiu Chen, Chaoqun Yao, Aifang Du Both Fasciola hepatica and Clonorchis sinensis are endemic in China, South Korea, Japan and other Southeast Asian countries. Reliable and sensitive diagnostic methods are needed for detecting their infections in humans and animals. Differential simplex and duplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods were developed. The PCRs targeted the second internal transcribed spacer (its2) (408 bp) of F. hepatica, and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 2 gene (nad...
Source: Veterinary Parasitology - June 26, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Snail-borne parasitic diseases: an update on global epidemiological distribution, transmission interruption and control methods
ConclusionsIn this review, we summarize the roles of snails in the life cycles of the parasites they host, the worldwide distribution of parasite-transmitting snails, the epidemiology and pathogenesis of snail-transmitted parasitic diseases, and the existing snail control measures, which will contribute to further understanding the snail-parasite relationship and new strategies for controlling snail-borne parasitic diseases. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - April 9, 2018 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Fasciolopsiasis in children: Clinical, sociodemographic profile and outcome
Conclusion: All patients recovered well except one who died due to severe PEM and disseminated tuberculosis and two cases presented with relapse. Most of the cases of polyparasitism were associated with tuberculosis. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - February 1, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kumar Saurabh Shilpi Ranjan Source Type: research
Fasciolopsis buski (Digenea: Fasciolidae) from China and India may represent distinct taxa based on mitochondrial and nuclear ribosomal DNA sequences
Fasciolopsis buski is a zoonotic intestinal fluke infecting humans and pigs, but it has been seriously neglected. It is yet to know whether there is any genetic diversity among F. busk... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - February 22, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jun Ma, Miao-Miao Sun, Jun-Jun He, Guo-Hua Liu, Lin Ai, Mu-Xin Chen and Xing-Quan Zhu Source Type: research
Ancient Human Parasites in Ethnic Chinese Populations.
Authors: Yeh HY, Mitchell PD
Abstract
Whilst archaeological evidence for many aspects of life in ancient China is well studied, there has been much less interest in ancient infectious diseases, such as intestinal parasites in past Chinese populations. Here, we bring together evidence from mummies, ancient latrines, and pelvic soil from burials, dating from the Neolithic Period to the Qing Dynasty, in order to better understand the health of the past inhabitants of China and the diseases endemic in the region. Seven species of intestinal parasite have been identified, namely roundworm, whipworm, Chinese liv...
Source: Korean Journal of Parasitology - November 19, 2016 Category: Parasitology Tags: Korean J Parasitol Source Type: research
Fasciolopsiasis: Endemic focus of a neglected parasitic disease in Bihar
Sumeeta KhuranaIndian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2016 34(2):247-247 (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - April 13, 2016 Category: Microbiology Authors: Sumeeta Khurana Source Type: research
Fasciolopsis buski infection in a Vietnamese pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus
A clinical case of infection caused by Fasciolopsis buski in a 24 weeks pregnant woman from Vietnam affected by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is reported here. On 22 February 2012 the patient was admitted to Hue Hospital in Hue, Vietnam, with a diagnosis of general illness and suspected acute anaemia. Laboratory analysis indicated possible SLE syndrome and coprological tests demonstrated the presence of F. buski eggs. During hospitalization the patient naturally eliminated the adult form in faeces suggesting the infection had already progressed at least for three months. One month after hospitalization due to the high...
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - July 4, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Fasciolopsiasis: Endemic focus of a neglected parasitic disease in Bihar
Conclusion: This study draws attention to a new endemic focus of fasciolopsiasis in Bihar, with a very high prevalence due to poverty, the lack of awareness about the parasite in villagers as well as ignorance among local medical practitioners. There is an urgent need for mass campaign around the region for its effective control. (Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology)
Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology - June 12, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: A AchraP PrakashR Shankar Source Type: research
Rare cause of appendicitis: Mechanical obstruction due to Fasciolopsis buski infestation.
This study aimed to improve the understanding of the clinical characteristics of patients with fasciolopsiasis and thus reduce misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of two patients with fasciolopsiasis which caused appendicitis. Fasciolopsis buski infestation as a cause of appendicitis is very rarely seen in the clinic. The clinical characteristics, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods and the principles of treatment in these two patients were analyzed.
PMID: 25780318 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - March 14, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cao YH, Ma YM, Qiu F, Zhang XQ Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research
A comparative survey of the prevalence of human parasites found in fresh vegetables sold in supermarkets and open-aired markets in Accra, Ghana
Conclusions:
In Ghana, the large open-aired markets are the most patronized and serve as a supply point for most corner shops and stalls. The results thus highlight the potential of fresh vegetables serving as a major source of food-borne disease outbreaks and the contribution of open-aired markets to their transmission. Urgent public education on handling of fresh vegetables is recommended. (Source: BioMed Central)
Source: BioMed Central - November 25, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Kwabena O DueduElizabeth A YarniePatience B Tetteh-QuarcooSimon K AttahEric S DonkorPatrick F Ayeh-Kumi Source Type: research
Temporal-spatial patterns of intestinal parasites of the Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) wintering in lakes of the middle and lower Yangtze River floodplain
In this study, 11 species of parasites were discovered, i.e., two coccidium (Eimeria gruis, E. reichenowi), five nematodes (Capillaria sp., Strongyloides sp., Ascaridia sp., Trichostrongylus sp., Ancylostomatidae), three trematodes (Echinostoma sp., Echinochasmus sp., Fasciolopsis sp.) and one cestode (Hymenolepis sp.). About 57.7% of the faecal samples showed parasitic infection. All species of parasites were found at the three sites except Hymenolepis which was not found at Poyang Lake. While most samples were affected by only one or two species of parasites, infection by Eimeria spp. was the most common (53.1%). From On...
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - October 20, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wei HuangLizhi ZhouNiannian Zhao Source Type: research
High prevalence of large trematode eggs in schoolchildren in Cambodia.
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of LTE in the stools of children attending the affected school, identify potential risk factors for infection and ascertain the trematode species. We performed a cross-sectional study involving an in-depth questionnaire administered to schoolchildren at the affected school, and examined cattle droppings in the surrounding area and the livers of slaughtered cattle. Three stool samples were examined per child, using Kato-Katz and formalin-ether concentration techniques. In addition, blood serum ELISA and coprological PCR was conducted for species clarification. Cattle droppings were ...
Source: Acta Tropica - September 20, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bless PJ, Schär F, Khieu V, Kramme S, Muth S, Marti H, Odermatt P Tags: Acta Trop Source Type: research
Laboratory evaluation of molluscicidal & mosquito larvicidal activities of leaves of Solanum nigrum L.
CONCLUSIONS: The study results provide considerable scope in exploiting local indigenous plant resources for molluscicidal and mosquito larvicidal activities.
PMID: 25297363 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Indian J Med Res)
Source: Indian J Med Res - August 1, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Rawani A, Ghosh A, Chandra G Tags: Indian J Med Res Source Type: research
