First record of Trichinella pseudospiralis in the Slovak Republic found in domestic focus

Hurníková, Z.; Šnábel, Viliam; Pozio, Edoardo; Reiterová, K.; Hrčková, Gabriela; Halásová, D.; Dubinský, P.

doi:10.1016/j.vetpar.2004.11.013

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“…The most numerous among the examined predators were red foxes. According to our data, the prevalence in this carnivore in the Tatras National Park is higher (19.7 %) than that indicated by long-term study on vulpine trichinellosis performed in entire territory of Slovakia that revealed the prevalence rates from 4.9 % up to 13.3 % (Hurníková et al, 2005). In southern parts of Poland, which is the neighbouring country from the north and the Tatras form a natural borderline, 5.7 % of red foxes have been found to be positive for trichinellosis (Cabaj et al, 2004).…”

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The role of wild carnivores in the maintenance of trichinellosis in the Tatras National Park, Slovakia

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A survey on trichinellosis in wild carnivores and their role in the transmission of parasite in the model territory of the Tatras National Park was conducted in years 2005 -2006. Muscle samples of 102 wild predators representing 10 species belonging to families Canidae, Mustelidae and Ursidae were examined. The highest prevalence of Trichinella britovi was established among red foxes (19.7 %) and martens (37.5 %). The parasite was also detected in European polecat and brown bear. No infection was present in wolves, badgers, otters, weasels, and stoats. The results show that in circulation of trichinellosis in nature various carnivore species are included. The high number of infected martens is indicative of their role in maintenance of trichinellosis that should be considered due to synantropic behaviour of these animals.

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The role of wild carnivores in the maintenance of trichinellosis in the Tatras National Park, Slovakia

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“…Our results confirm the importance of wild boars in maintenance of the sylvatic Trichinella cycle. Up to now, in the Slovak Republic mainly Trichinella britovi which is moderately infective but persistent also in pigs and wild boars (Kapel & Gamble, 2000), was detected in wild boars (Hurníková et al, 2005). Despite the low number of animals resulting positive by the digestion method, the number of serologically positive animals was higher.…”

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The role of wild boars (Sus scrofa) in circulation of trichinellosis, toxocarosis and ascariosis in the Slovak Republic

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SummaryWild boars (Sus scrofa) can play a significant role in circulation and maintenance of certain parasites in the environment. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of trichinellosis, toxocarosis and ascariosis in wild boars hunted in the Slovak Republic in 2003 and 2004. Anti-Trichinella antibodies were detected in 1.3 % out of 1035 wild boars investigated. No significant differences were observed regarding the positivity of wild boars according to age and sex in both years. The examination of 1173 wild boars for anti-Toxocara antibodies revealed 7.2 % seropositive individuals. Anti-Ascaris antibodies were detected in 6.1 % out of 411 animals examined. Both, antiTrichinella and anti-Toxocara antibodies were determined in 0.6 % cases. Presence of anti-Trichinella and anti-Ascaris antibodies was recorded in 0.8 % animals. Concurrent infection caused with Toxocara and Ascaris was observed in 1.5 % individuals. This study concentrates on the role of wild boars in circulation and on the maintenance of trichinellosis, toxocarosis and ascariosis in the Slovak Republic.

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“…Occasionally, T. britovi can be transmitted within the domestic cycle when humans feed pigs with game meat scraps or when "pasture" pigs had access to dumps containing offal of sylvatic animals (120). T. pseudospiralis has also been transmitted to domestic pigs and rats on farms in Croatia, Kamchatka, Russia, and the Slovak Republic (61).…”

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Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control of Trichinellosis

2009

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SUMMARY Throughout much of the world, Trichinella spp. are found to be the causative agents of human trichinellosis, a disease that not only is a public health hazard by affecting human patients but also represents an economic problem in porcine animal production and food safety. Due to the predominantly zoonotic importance of infection, the main efforts in many countries have focused on the control of Trichinella or the elimination of Trichinella from the food chain. The most important source of human infection worldwide is the domestic pig, but, e.g., in Europe, meats of horses and wild boars have played a significant role during outbreaks within the past 3 decades. Infection of humans occurs with the ingestion of Trichinella larvae that are encysted in muscle tissue of domestic or wild animal meat. Early clinical diagnosis of trichinellosis is rather difficult because pathognomonic signs or symptoms are lacking. Subsequent chronic forms of the disease are not easy to diagnose, irrespective of parameters including clinical findings, laboratory findings (nonspecific laboratory parameters such as eosinophilia, muscle enzymes, and serology), and epidemiological investigations. New regulations laying down rules for official controls for Trichinella in meat in order to improve food safety for consumers have recently been released in Europe. The evidence that the disease can be monitored and to some extent controlled with a rigorous reporting and testing system in place should be motivation to expand appropriate programs worldwide.

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First record of Trichinella pseudospiralis in the Slovak Republic found in domestic focus

Cited by 47 publications

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The role of wild carnivores in the maintenance of trichinellosis in the Tatras National Park, Slovakia

The role of wild carnivores in the maintenance of trichinellosis in the Tatras National Park, Slovakia

The role of wild boars (Sus scrofa) in circulation of trichinellosis, toxocarosis and ascariosis in the Slovak Republic

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control of Trichinellosis

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