Molecular detection of divergent trypanosomes among rodents of Thailand

Jittapalapong, Sathaporn; Inpankaew, Tawin; Sarataphan, Nopporn; Herbreteau, Vincent; Hugot, Jean‐Pierre; Morand, Sergé; Stich, Roger W.

doi:10.1016/j.meegid.2007.08.002

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“…Trypanosoma lewisi is a member of the subgenus Herpetosoma, which includes several species of trypanosomes that are usually obligate parasites of rodents (298,365). Trypanosoma lewisi infection is transmitted by various species of flea and has a worldwide distribution (298,365).…”

Section: Trypanosomamentioning

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“…Trypanosoma lewisi infection is transmitted by various species of flea and has a worldwide distribution (298,365). Members of the subgenus Herpetosoma are morphologically indistinguishable from each other and are often described collectively as T. lewisi-like organisms (298). In rodents, T. lewisi-like infections are thought to be nonpathogenic and self-limiting due to the organism's limited capacity to alter its surface coat (298,365).…”

Section: Trypanosomamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Members of the subgenus Herpetosoma are morphologically indistinguishable from each other and are often described collectively as T. lewisi-like organisms (298). In rodents, T. lewisi-like infections are thought to be nonpathogenic and self-limiting due to the organism's limited capacity to alter its surface coat (298,365). In humans, however, T. lewisi-like organisms have been reported to cause a transient disease characterized by fever, anemia, anorexia (285,299,495), and, in some cases, generalized edema (285).…”

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Importance of Nonenteric Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised People

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SUMMARY There are many neglected nonenteric protozoa able to cause serious morbidity and mortality in humans, particularly in the developing world. Diseases caused by certain protozoa are often more severe in the presence of HIV. While information regarding neglected tropical diseases caused by trypanosomatids and Plasmodium is abundant, these protozoa are often not a first consideration in Western countries where they are not endemic. As such, diagnostics may not be available in these regions. Due to global travel and immigration, this has become an increasing problem. Inversely, in certain parts of the world (particularly sub-Saharan Africa), the HIV problem is so severe that diseases like microsporidiosis and toxoplasmosis are common. In Western countries, due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), these diseases are infrequently encountered. While free-living amoebae are rarely encountered in a clinical setting, when infections do occur, they are often fatal. Rapid diagnosis and treatment are essential to the survival of patients infected with these organisms. This paper reviews information on the diagnosis and treatment of nonenteric protozoal diseases in immunocompromised people, with a focus on patients infected with HIV. The nonenteric microsporidia, some trypanosomatids, Toxoplasma spp., Neospora spp., some free-living amoebae, Plasmodium spp., and Babesia spp. are discussed.

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Section: Trypanosomamentioning

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Section: Trypanosomamentioning

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Section: Trypanosomamentioning

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Importance of Nonenteric Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised People

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“…These maps correspond to those produced by the IUCN. The habitats of rodent species were ranked according to the degree of human habitat use following (Jittapalapong et al 2008(Jittapalapong et al , 2009, from primary and secondary forests (Index 1), agricultural areas (Index 2) and human settlements (i.e. cities, villages, houses) (Index 3).…”

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Human-dominated habitats and helminth parasitism in Southeast Asian murids

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The effect of habitat anthropization is investigated using a comparative analysis based on a literature survey of the gastrointestinal helminths of murid rodents described in Southeast Asia (SEA). The literature survey gave 30 references on helminth diversity concerning 20 murid rodent species. The diversity of helminths was high with a total of 13 species of cestodes, 15 species of trematodes, 29 species of nematodes and one species of acanthocephalans. The highest helminth species richness was found in Rattus tanezumi, Rattus norvegicus and Rattus argentiventer, all these species were found in more human-dominated habitats (agricultural areas or human settlements). Helminth species richness was positively linked across rodent species to the level of the anthropization of the host environment from forests, agricultural areas to human settlements.

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“…From the three predominantly investigated protists, Toxoplasma gondii ) is a significant human pathogen, whereas Trypanosoma spp. (Jittapalapong et al 2008;Milocco et al 2013;Pumhom et al 2014) and Babesia spp. (Dantrakool et al 2004) primarily infect livestock and more rarely humans.…”

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Progress on research on rodents and rodent-borne zoonoses in South-east Asia

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Abstract. This review aims to synthesise knowledge regarding the taxonomy of South-east Asian murine rodents and the challenges associated with the identification of habitat preferences and associated rodent-borne diseases. Recent studies concerning the Rattini tribe have identified unclear species boundaries that would benefit from further investigation. The development of barcoding may allow more accurate identification of rodents, specifically for complex species. However, knowledge on the distribution and habitat specialisations of many common murine rodents is still scarce, particularly regarding the specific habitat preferences of most synanthropic rodent species (Rattus tanezumi or Rattus exulans). Several studies have analysed the prevalence of major rodent-borne diseases in South-east Asia and it appears that the greatest risk of rodent zoonoses are in the lowland rain-fed and irrigated landscapes, generally in and around rice fields.

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Molecular detection of divergent trypanosomes among rodents of Thailand

Cited by 30 publications

References 6 publications

Importance of Nonenteric Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised People

Importance of Nonenteric Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised People

Human-dominated habitats and helminth parasitism in Southeast Asian murids

Progress on research on rodents and rodent-borne zoonoses in South-east Asia

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