Neglected Tropical Diseases: Trematodiases—The Indian Scenario

Tandon, Veena; Shylla, Jollin Andrea; Ghatani, Sudeep; Athokpam, Voleentina Devi; Sahu, R. K.

doi:10.1007/s40011-014-0465-x

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“…Human clinostomiasis has been reported in America, Southeast Asia, and eastern Europe [27], but not in Italy. C. complanatum was found in wild fish from freshwater streams in northern and central Italy [18].…”

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First Report of Clinostomum complanatum (Trematoda: Digenea) in European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) from an Italian Subalpine Lake: A Risk for Public Health?

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Manfrin

Pastorino

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Clinostomum complanatum, a digenean trematode of the Clinostomidae family, is a fish-borne zoonotic parasite responsible for Halzoun syndrome in humans and is transmitted through the consumption of raw or undercooked freshwater fish. Of the total of 112 specimens of European perch (Perca fluviatilis) sampled from a subalpine lake (Lake Endine) in North Italy in 2019, 21 (18.75%) tested positive for encysted metacercariae in the fillet. This study reports the first isolation of C. complanatum in P. fluviatilis and highlights the possible zoonotic risk for consumers, since P. fluviatilis is a food fish used in the traditional local cuisine.

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First Report of Clinostomum complanatum (Trematoda: Digenea) in European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) from an Italian Subalpine Lake: A Risk for Public Health?

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Manfrin

Pastorino

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“…snails) and second-intermediate hosts (Mugilidae) are abundant, and humans become easily infected after eating raw fish (Taraschewski, 1984). Infections occur in Africa (Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia) and are common in the Nile Delta, South Europe (Greece, Italy) and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Yemen), with an estimated 30 million people parasitized (Chai, 2014; Tandon et al ., 2015). The main symptoms elicited by the trematodes in the small intestine are inflammation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and weight loss (Chai and Jung, 2017).…”

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Ecology and effects of metazoan parasites of fish in transitional waters

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Castaldelli²,

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2022

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Given the abundance, heterogeneity and ubiquity of parasitic organisms, understanding how they influence biodiversity, evolution, health and ecosystem functionality is crucial, especially currently when anthropogenic pressures are altering host–parasite balances. This review describes the features, roles and impacts of metazoan parasites of fish occurring in transitional waters (TW). These aquatic ecosystems are highly productive and widespread around the globe and represent most favourable theatres for parasitism given the availability of hosts (invertebrates, fishes and birds) and an increased probability of parasite transmission, especially of those having complex life cycles. Fascinating examples of how parasitism can influence different hierarchical levels of biological systems, from host individuals and populations to entire aquatic communities, through effects on food webs come from this kind of ecosystem. Edible fish of commercial value found in TW can harbour some parasite species, significantly reducing host health, marketability and food safety, with possible economic and public health consequences. Many TW are historically exploited by humans as sources of relevant ecosystem services, including fisheries and aquaculture, and they are highly vulnerable ecosystems. Alteration of TW can be revealed through the study of parasite communities, contributing, as bioindicators, for assessing environmental changes, health and restoration. Fish parasites can provide much information about TW, but this potential appears to be not fully exploited. More studies are necessary to quantify the ecological, economic and medical impacts fish parasites can have on these important ecosystems.

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“…Schistosomiasis is the second most important parasitic disease after malaria and identified as an important public health problem, mostly in children (The ´tiot-Laurent et al 2013). Worldwide, more than 240 million people are infected with Schistosoma yet more than 700 million people live in endemic areas of over 74 developing countries, half of whom live in Africa (Tandon et al 2015). Estimates indicate that about 20,000 deaths are attributed to the disease yearly and Africa accounts for over 85% of schistosomiasis burden (Tandon et al 2015;Ossai et al 2014).…”

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“…Worldwide, more than 240 million people are infected with Schistosoma yet more than 700 million people live in endemic areas of over 74 developing countries, half of whom live in Africa (Tandon et al 2015). Estimates indicate that about 20,000 deaths are attributed to the disease yearly and Africa accounts for over 85% of schistosomiasis burden (Tandon et al 2015;Ossai et al 2014). In Africa, schistosomiasis is caused by mainly Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni resulting in urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis respectively (Webster et al 2013).…”

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Renal function in children infected with Schistosoma haematobium: a case–control study of an endemic Ghanaian community

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Schistosomiasis has been associated with kidney diseases leading to serious health problems especially in advanced cases. Most studies have used renal biopsy, and ultrasonography in the diagnosis of renal damage among urogenital schistosomiasis affected individuals. This study assessed serum urea, creatinine, and eGFR as biochemical markers of renal abnormalities in children with urogenital schistosomiasis (Schistosoma haematobium) at a resource limited setting in Sorodofo-Abaasa in the Central Region of Ghana. A case-control study was conducted among 116 basic school children aged 9 to 17 years from January 2015 to May 2015 at Sorodofo-Abaasa in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region of Ghana. A pretested questionnaire was used to obtain information on age, sex, guardian's occupation, water contact activities, history of gross haematuria and history of medication. Participants weight and height were measured using a bathroom scale (Zhongshan Camry Electronic Co. Ltd, Guangdong-China) and a wall-mounted ruler to the nearest 0.1 kg and 0.1 cm respectively. Approximately 4 ml of venous blood sample was collected from the median cubital vein of the study participants and used for the estimation of serum urea and creatinine levels. eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) was calculated using the Schwartz equation. The average ages of the cases and the controls recruited in this study were 12.7 ± 1.0 and 12. ± 2.6 years respectively. The median (minimum-maximum) did not differ between cases and controls with regards to eGFR [115.

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Neglected Tropical Diseases: Trematodiases—The Indian Scenario

Cited by 13 publications

References 31 publications

First Report of Clinostomum complanatum (Trematoda: Digenea) in European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) from an Italian Subalpine Lake: A Risk for Public Health?

First Report of Clinostomum complanatum (Trematoda: Digenea) in European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) from an Italian Subalpine Lake: A Risk for Public Health?

Ecology and effects of metazoan parasites of fish in transitional waters

Renal function in children infected with Schistosoma haematobium: a case–control study of an endemic Ghanaian community

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