First Autochthonous Case of Fasciolopsis Buski Infection in Indonesia

Hadidjaja, Pinardi; Dahri, H. M.; Roesin, R; Margono, Sri S.; J, Djalins; Hanafiah, Mastura

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.1982.31.1065

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“…Among the Trematoda, Fasciolopsis buski infection was reported in an 11-year-old boy who had never left Indonesia [89]. A 27% of stool samples of 548 people in Sei Papuyu village in the Babirik sub-district was positive for F. buski egg in 1985, this high infection rate was dramatically reduced as 1% in the same sub-district in 2012 [90,91].…”

Section: Other Parasitesmentioning

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Current Status of Parasite Infections in Indonesia: A Literature Review

Lee

Ryu

2019

Korean J Parasitol

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Indonesia and South Korea have become inseparable in various respects since the 2 countries established diplomatic relation in 1973. Indonesia is a tropical region that stretches across the equator, comprised of 5 main islands (Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Papua) and 4 archipelagoes (Riau, Bangka Belitung, Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku). As most population of Eastern Indonesia (Sulawesi, Papua and Nusa Tenggara & Maluku) live in poor areas, it is expected that there will be many parasites. Nevertheless, little is known about the status of parasites in Indonesia. This study examines the prevalences of malaria and lymphatic filaria, which are prevalent in Indonesia, as well as those of soiltransmitted-helminths (STH). As a result, the Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax case loads are almost equal. The current prevalence of P. vivax is uniformly low (< 5%) in all age groups and annual parasite incidence (API) showed decreasing tendency as 0.84 per 1,000 population in 2016. However, more than 65 million people still live in malaria epidemic regions. Lymphatic filariasis remains an important public health problem and 236 cities were classified as endemic areas in 514 cities/districts in 2017. It is difficult to ascertain the current prevalence rate of STH in Indonesia, although West Sumba and Southwest Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara reported prevalence rate of more than 20%. The study also considers the (sero) prevalences of other parasites identified in Indonesia. This report should be useful not only to parasitologists but also to travelers and people with business in Indonesia.

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Current Status of Parasite Infections in Indonesia: A Literature Review

Lee

Ryu

2019

Korean J Parasitol

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“…Fasciolopsiasis is an intestinal disease caused by the zoonotic trematode, Fasciolopsis buski . The disease is considered neglected though infection with F. buski is endemic in several countries, including South and Central China [ 1 ], Taiwan [ 2 ], Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, and Kamboja) [ 3 , 4 ], Bangladesh [ 5 ], Japan [ 6 ], and Indonesia [ 7 ]. The parasite is estimated to infect approximately 10 million people worldwide [ 8 ].…”

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“…The incidence of infection was 27%, and 148 positive cases out of 548 people were examined. The highest incidence occurred among elementary school students, 79.1%, who presented with severe diarrhea [ 7 ]. The National Institute of Health Research and Development examined fasciolopsiasis occurrence in the villages of Sungai Papuyu, Kalumpang Dalam, Sarang Burung, Telaga Mas, Putat Atas, Padang Bangkal, and Sapala Bararawa and found 7.8% of 1555 residents carrying the parasite [ 9 ].…”

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A review of Fasciolopsis buski distribution and control in Indonesia

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Indriyati²,

Andiarsa³

et al. 2021

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Fasciolopsiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the flatworm Fasciolopsis buski. Since 1982, fasciolopsiasis has been reported in Indonesia's Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) Regency, South Kalimantan Province. Fasciolopsiasis occurs when contaminated raw or undercooked aquatic plants are consumed. Cercariae of the parasite encyst in a variety of aquatic plants and grow into metacercariae that infect and reproduce in the human intestine. Until now, treatment for F. buski infection in the HSU Regency has been comparatively short, with patients receiving only a single dose of praziquantel, 30 mg/kg body weight, without further observation. A long-term effort through health promotion activities and intensive health education, particularly for elementary school children enrolled in the School Health Program, is ongoing to help prevent fasciolopsiasis from spreading and to improve environmental sanitation. Through 2018, intervention efforts successfully reduced the incidence of F. buski infection. Sustaining surveillance and investigation of fasciolopsiasis, including identification of new cases and community education, is critical for the elimination of the parasite from Indonesia. This review describes the spread of F. buski and its possible impact on public health to understand the critical nature of continuing F. buski surveillance and control efforts.

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First Autochthonous Case of Fasciolopsis Buski Infection in Indonesia

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Current Status of Parasite Infections in Indonesia: A Literature Review

Current Status of Parasite Infections in Indonesia: A Literature Review

A review of Fasciolopsis buski distribution and control in Indonesia

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