Larva cutánea migrans en viajero

Villagrasa-Boli, Pablo; Martínez-Cisneros, Sara; Monte‐Serrano, Juan

doi:10.1016/j.aprim.2022.102287

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“…Autochthonous cases have been documented in European countries, including the United Kingdom ( Howard & Gibbs, 2019 ), France ( Del Giudice et al, 2019 ), and Germany ( Kienast et al, 2007 ). This zoonosis is considered a traveler’s disease ( Villagrasa-Boli et al, 2022 ; Ju et al, 2022 ), affecting tourists who have visited tropical countries and come into contact with soil ( Smilga & Bujold, 2018 ; Gao & Liu, 2019 ). A retrospective analysis of diseases acquired in tropical countries found that dermatologic syndromes were prominent (40%), with CLM being the most common among travelers (27.0%) ( Wilson et al, 2014 ).…”

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Evaluation of heating and liming treatments in sand samples artificially contaminated with Ancylostoma spp. eggs

Ferreira,

Garcia,

Lima

et al. 2024

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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Ancylostoma spp. are found worldwide. Infected dog and cat feces can contaminate soil in public places. Despite prophylactic measures being available, studies on direct remediation of Ancylostoma-contaminated soils are scarce. This study aimed to determine the impact of heat treatment and liming on the viability of Ancylostoma spp. eggs in artificially contaminated sandy soil. Sterilized sand samples were contaminated with Ancylostoma spp. eggs extracted from infected dogs’ feces. Samples were heated (trial I) to 70 °C or 80 °C, then sieved after 24 hours (212, 90, 38, and 25 µm). Larval cultures were assessed for larval development following heat treatment. Five quicklime concentrations (trial II; 50, 30, 20, 10 and 5%) were used to treat sand. The effect of liming on larval cultures was assessed by measuring embryonic development. Filariform larvae were exposed to 20% quicklime (25 °C and 37 °C, 20 min). Heat treatment destroys Ancylostoma spp. eggs and prevents in vitro larval development. Liming at 50, 30, and 20% concentrations made embryonic development impossible. However, filariform larvae treated with 20% lime solution retained their motility. Heating at 70 °C and liming at 20% were sufficient to make Ancylostoma spp. egg embryogenesis impossible in experimentally contaminated sand samples.

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Evaluation of heating and liming treatments in sand samples artificially contaminated with Ancylostoma spp. eggs

Ferreira,

Garcia,

Lima

et al. 2024

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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“…The increasing globalized tourism exposes travelers to various pathogens from different origins. For instance, recent case studies in the literature have shown a recurrence of CLM cases in South American travelers (Gill et al, 2020, Villagrasa-Boli et al, 2022. A study of 224 patients found that CLM is the most common skin parasitic infection among travelers (Caumes et al, 1995).…”

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Larva Migrans: a growing public health problem highlighted by a beach tennis outbreak

Macedo¹,

Alvarenga²,

Castro³

et al. 2023

Inter. J. Sci. Manag. Tour.

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Cutaneous Larva Migrans (CLM), also known as creeping eruption or ground itch, is a parasitic infection caused by larvae of the Ancylostoma braziliense and A. caninum species, which usually infect dogs and cats. CLM is considered a neglected disease that affects populations in developing countries located in tropical regions such as Brazil, India, and the Caribbean. Although the infection is more prevalent in areas with low economic and social development, sports activities on sand courts or beaches have led to infections among an economically privileged audience, including international travelers. Considering the current importance of CLM, this work describes an outbreak of the disease among residents of a high-end residential condominium located in the municipality of Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil. During the epidemiological investigation, five individuals with CLM were identified, and environmental risk factors for sand contamination were discovered. Preventive measures and controls for new cases were advised, as well as health education initiatives aimed at guiding the residents. The findings highlight the importance of CLM as a public health issue, even among populations with high socioeconomic status, and the need for increased awareness and control measures to prevent further outbreaks. This study adds to the growing body of evidence on the epidemiology of CLM and underscores the need for continued research to develop effective prevention and control strategies for neglected parasitic diseases.

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Larva cutánea migrans en viajero

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Evaluation of heating and liming treatments in sand samples artificially contaminated with Ancylostoma spp. eggs

Evaluation of heating and liming treatments in sand samples artificially contaminated with Ancylostoma spp. eggs

Larva Migrans: a growing public health problem highlighted by a beach tennis outbreak

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