Paragonimiasis: first case reported in Brazil

Lemos, Antônio Carlos Moreira; Coelho, João Carlos; Matos, Eliana Dias; Montal, Guilherme; Aguiar, Fernanda Pinheiro; Badaró, Roberto

doi:10.1590/s1413-86702007000100031

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“…Patients from endemic areas frequently present with a subacute to chronic cough, often mildly productive with blood-streaked sputum [140-143]. Up to 17% of patients with lung infections have no symptoms [33].…”

Section: Eosinophilia In Indigenous Population (Immigrant/refugeementioning

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Eosinophilia in Infectious Diseases

O’Connell

Nutman

2015

Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America

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Section: Eosinophilia In Indigenous Population (Immigrant/refugeementioning

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Eosinophilia in Infectious Diseases

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Nutman

2015

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“…Salmon is considered an intermediate host for tapeworms, such as Diphyllobothrium latum , and nematodes, such as Anisakis spp., which can be transmitted to humans (Nawa et al, 2005). Incidences of intestinal capillariasis (Ahmed et al, 1999; Austin et al, 1999) and paragonimiasis (Lemos et al, 2007) have been reported in humans who had consumed salmon. These diseases occur in either directly due to ingestion of viable parasites or as hypersensitive reactions against parasite antigens.…”

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Evaluation and Microanalysis of Parasitic and Bacterial Agents of Egyptian Fresh Sushi,Salmo salar

2019

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The present study aimed to evaluate the quality of fresh sushi in Egypt. Fifty samples of sushi (Salmo salar) were collected from restaurants in Alexandria, Egypt. Paraffin, semi-thin and ultra-thin sections were used for parasitological analysis by light and transmission electron microscopy. Bacteria were isolated by the dilution plate and direct plate methods and identified by a Vitek system. Twenty (40%) of the total examined samples showed microsporidia and helminth metacercariae infections. Histochemical stains showed distinct pinkish-red pyriform microspores embedded in muscular tissue stained with Gram, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS), and Ziehl–Neelsen (ZN) stains. Semi-thin sections showed double membrane xenoma-inducing granulomas containing spores at different developmental stages. Empty sporophorous vesicles and free spores were observed in the electron microscopic images. A bacteriological assay showed forty samples (80%) contaminated with human pathogenic bacteria with the average total bacterial counts ranging from 32 to 526 CFU/g. Four species of human pathogenic bacteria were identified in the examined samples, namely Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Serratia plymuthica in 40, 38, 11, and 6 samples, respectively. These constitute the first record of fresh sushi product in Egypt and indicate the potential pathogenicity associated with raw seafood products.

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“…It also occurs in humans via ingestion of raw meat from wild boars or other paratenic hosts, particularly in Japan [2,3]. Recently, cases of paragonimiasis have been reported in almost every country in the world [4][5][6][7], because of increased numbers of immigrants [8] and overseas travelers, the popularization of ethnic dishes in developed countries [9], and the expansion of the international food trade [2,3].…”

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Three Cases of Paragonimiasis in a Family

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Case 1A 51-year-old woman visited our hospital to seek treatment for general myalgia and lower extremity weakness that had persisted for 1 month. She had previously undergone magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations of her cervical and lumbar spines to determine the cause of her lower extremity weakness; however, the results provided no clear explanation. Her chief complaints had not been resolved by traditional rehabili- Three Cases of Paragonimiasis in a FamilyKorean J Parasitol. Vol. 47, No. 3: 281-285, September 2009 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2009 Abstract: Paragonimiasis typically results from the consumption of raw or improperly cooked crustacea, especially crabs and crayfish. Although previously endemic in Korea, the prevalence of this disease decreased in the early 1970s because of educational campaigns and fewer intermediate hosts as a result of ecological changes. Recently, we were presented with a family where all members were infected with Paragonimus after ingestion of Kejang (= drunken crab). The mother was hospitalized for general myalgia and weakness first, followed by the father, who was hospitalized for dyspnea 2 month later. After the parents were diagnosed with paragonimiasis, we recommended their daughter to visit our hospital for a checkup, because they all had eaten freshwater crabs soaked in soybean sauce. She complained of generalized myalgia, fever, and pleuritic pain, and was also diagnosed with paragonimiasis. Peripheral blood of the 3 patients revealed hypereosinophilia, and computed tomography (CT) scans of their chests showed pleural effusion. The results of antibody tests by ELISA were positive for paragonimiasis. We report here the case series of familial paragonimiasis in a modern urban city, rather than in a typical endemic area.

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Paragonimiasis: first case reported in Brazil

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Eosinophilia in Infectious Diseases

Eosinophilia in Infectious Diseases

Evaluation and Microanalysis of Parasitic and Bacterial Agents of Egyptian Fresh Sushi,Salmo salar

Three Cases of Paragonimiasis in a Family

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