Molecular Identification, Transcriptome Sequencing and Functional Annotation of Pulex irritans

Li, Hu; Zhao, Yongtao; Yang, Yanan; Zhang, Wanyu; Guo, Hongsong; Niu, Dongling

doi:10.1007/s11686-020-00296-x

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“…The biological cycle of this parasite is heteroxenous, occurring in the definitive host (carnivores and occasionally in humans) and intermediate host (fleas [ Ctenocephalides spp. and Pulex irritans ] and chewing lice [ Trichodectes canis and Felicola subrostratus ]) [ 6 – 9 ]. Carnivores, both domestic (dog [ Canis lupus familiaris ] and cat [ Felis catus ]) and wild, are the typical definitive hosts.…”

Section: Parasite Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Contact with animals, either household animals or those outside the home, is considered a risk factor for infection [ 21 , 62 – 64 ]. However, when there is no contact with animals, other means of transmission cannot be discarded, including the role of other ectoparasite vectors, such as the human flea ( P. irritans ) [ 9 ]; in addition, consideration must be given to immunosuppressive conditions or poor hygiene, both of which may facilitate infection [ 13 , 59 , 65 ]. The presence of proglottids or ovigerous capsules in soil or food [ 25 , 28 , 32 , 58 ], as well as co-habitation with other infected people or companion animals [ 60 ], only represents an indirect risk of infection as the life-cycle of D. caninum is heteroxenous, and the infective cysticercoid larvae are only present in the intermediate host [ 2 , 6 ].…”

Section: Dogs and Catsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Dipylidium caninum in the twenty-first century: epidemiological studies and reported cases in companion animals and humans

Maia

2022

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Background Dipilidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum. Fleas and, less frequently, lice act as an intermediate host, and their ingestion is required for infection to occur. While the disease mainly affects domestic and wild carnivores, it is also considered a zoonotic disease, with most human cases reported in children. Dipylidium caninum is considered to be the most common tapeworm infesting companion animals, but dipilidosis in humans is rare. The aims of this review were to improve current understanding of the epidemiology of this parasitosis and its management by the medical and veterinary community. Methods A comprehensive review of the published literature during the last 21 years (2000–2021) on the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prevention measures of D. caninum infection and dipilidiosis in companion animals and humans was conducted. Results Using predefined eligibility criteria for a search of the published literature, we retrieved and screened 280 publications. Of these, 161 (141 epidemiological studies, 20 case reports [16 human cases]) were considered for inclusion in this review. This parasitosis is present worldwide; however, despite being the most frequent cestode infection in animals, it is often underdiagnosed using common coprological techniques. Its diagnosis in humans has also proved challenging, being frequently confused with pinworm infection, leading to inappropriate treatment and to the persistence of the disease over time. Prevention measures include control of ectoparasites in animals and the environment, as well as regular deworming of animals, most commonly with praziquantel. Conclusions The diagnosis of dipilidiosis remains challenging in both animals and humans, primarily due to the low sensitivity of the diagnostic methods currently available and a lack of knowledge of the morphological characteristics of the parasite. Although treatment with the appropriate anti-cestode compounds is well tolerated and results in resolution of the infection, indiscriminate use of these compounds may predispose to an increase in resistance. Given the worldwide distribution of this parasite, it is essential to act on several fronts, with a focus on health education for children and animal owners and the control of intermediate hosts, both in animals and in the surrounding environment. Graphical Abstract

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Section: Dogs and Catsmentioning

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Dipylidium caninum in the twenty-first century: epidemiological studies and reported cases in companion animals and humans

Maia

2022

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“…As much as this species is susceptible to infection by Y. pestis, its vectorial competence is low, already proven through experimental infection, and it is unlikely that this species has any epidemiological relevance in the Black Plague cycle (Miarinjara et al, 2021). In addition, other pathogens have already been detected in this species, such as Hymenolepis microstoma Dujardin, 1845 and Dipylidium caninum Linnaeus, 1758, but the epidemiological importance of this species in the cycle of these endoparasites is not known (Hu et al, 2021).…”

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>b<Ectoparasitofauna (Acari: Ixodida and Gamasida; Insecta:Siphonaptera) from terrestrial mammals>/b<: diversity, taxonomic aspects and associated zoonotic rickettsiales in Legado das Águas - Reserva Votorantim, in Tapiraí and Miracatu, São Paulo

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who gave me the opportunity to learn immensely as a professional and as a person, both in the laboratory and in the field, and for having believed in my potential even before they met me. To MSc. Luís Flávio Costa, MSc.Renato Alvisi and Dr. Ana Rita Nardi for believing that I had the academic profile and for encouraging me to pursue this area since I was in college.To my field trip friends, Herbert Soares, Jaciara Costa, Thiago Fakelmann, Giovanna Nosberto and Mayara Bispo, for always being there to share laughs and sweat during the days and nights of collecting. For all the Legado das Águas team who accompanied our group on the crazy field trips, having fun with us, especially Miguel and José for their help with trails and traps. To the members of the Ribeirão da Anta Community who opened their homes and hearts to welcome us and taught us so much with their years of experience in the forest, especiallyValter for accompanying us on the trails and Val with her delicacies from the gods.To my lab friends who, as well as teaching me so many techniques and tips, also supported me in the endless samples and tests I needed to carry out. To Ryan Silva and Jaciara Costa for welcoming me so well into the 'Tryp/Leish' group and accompanying me during my trial period, to Carolina Serpa for her endless experience with serology, molecular and cell culture and to my 'Ticks' friends for the breakfast conversations and discussions of articles:

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Classification, identification, and DNA barcoding study for common cockroach species (Dictyoptera: Blattaria) from China

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Zhang,

Zhao

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Molecular Identification, Transcriptome Sequencing and Functional Annotation of Pulex irritans

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Dipylidium caninum in the twenty-first century: epidemiological studies and reported cases in companion animals and humans

Dipylidium caninum in the twenty-first century: epidemiological studies and reported cases in companion animals and humans

>b<Ectoparasitofauna (Acari: Ixodida and Gamasida; Insecta:Siphonaptera) from terrestrial mammals>/b<: diversity, taxonomic aspects and associated zoonotic rickettsiales in Legado das Águas - Reserva Votorantim, in Tapiraí and Miracatu, São Paulo

Classification, identification, and DNA barcoding study for common cockroach species (Dictyoptera: Blattaria) from China

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