Trematode Fluke<i>Procerovum</i><i>varium</i>as Cause of Ocular Inflammation in Children, South India

Arya, Lalan Kumar; Rathinam, Sivakumar R.; Lalitha, Prajna; Kim, Usha; Ghatani, Sudeep; Tandon, Veena

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“…The ITS2 gene gives positive bands at 539bp that confirm that the parasite sample is trematode. These results were similar to that obtained by Arya et al (2016). In…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Diseases Resulting from Trematode Infestations in Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus in Ismailia Governorate

Youssef

Dessouki

Ali

et al. 2019

Suez Canal Veterinary Medical Journal. SCVMJ

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The present study was carried out on 360 of two species of freshwater fishes (200 Oreochromis niloticus and 160 Clarias gariepinus, which were collected randomly and seasonally from different localities in Ismailia governorate from December 2017 to November 2018. Naturally infested fishes revealed no phathognomonic clinical signs except dark coloration and ulcers on skin in O. niloticus and Cl. gariepinus. Postmortem examination showed hemorrhages, abrasions in the skin, presence of yellow cysts embedded in musculature and enlargement of liver with yellowish discoloration in both O. niloticus and Cl. gariepinus. The total infestation rate was 70%; in O. niloticus (62%) and in Cl. gariepinus (80%). The isolated monogenetic trematode was Cichlidogyrus tilapiae from gills of O. niloticus. The isolated digenetic trematodes were Orientocradium batrachoides, Astiorema reniferum and Afromacroderoides lazera from the intestine of Cl. gariepinus. Eumesenia aegypticus was isolated from the intestinal lumen of O. niloticus, while encysted metacercariae (EMC) were isolated from different organs of infested O. niloticus. Confirmation of trematode infestation was done by using molecular diagnosis (PCR). Seasonal distribution and histopathological examinations were also recorded and discussed.

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“…The ITS2 gene gives positive bands at 539bp that confirm that the parasite sample is trematode. These results were similar to that obtained by Arya et al (2016). In…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Diseases Resulting from Trematode Infestations in Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus in Ismailia Governorate

Youssef

Dessouki

Ali

et al. 2019

Suez Canal Veterinary Medical Journal. SCVMJ

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“…Uveitis from the trematode fluke Procerum varium from snails has been reported from a case series in South India. There is also a report of Mycobacterium chelonae infections from contaminated humidifiers 88, 89, 90, 91, 92…”

Section: Specific Water-borne Ocular Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Water related ocular diseases

Ahmad

2018

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology

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A number of ocular diseases can be attributed to contaminated water and we have coined a term "Water-related ocular diseases (WRODs)" to denote this wide-spectrum of conditions. WRODs are directly related to human contact with water and can occur through toxic, allergic, inflammatory or infective mechanisms. The non-infective causes can include chemicals used to clean swimming pools, oil spills and water-sport related injuries. Similarly, a number of infective organisms causing ocular diseases are transmitted through water. Since, these conditions can occasionally prove devastating, a review was done with the following aims: (i) To study the epidemiology of WRODs (ii) To assess the clinical presentation and current management of WRODs (iii) To highlight the future challenges and possible solutions to these problems. The online search was conducted utilizing search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar, ClinicalKey and the Virtual Library of the Ministry of Health, Malaysia for relevant terms such as water-borne, swimming pool and eye infections.

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“…Only a few pediatric cases are reported from India. [158][159][160] Diagnosis is confirmed by detection of antibodies in serum or aqueous and vitreous sample by ELISA. 158…”

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“…In a recent study, a trematode Procerovum varium was identified as a cause of ocular granuloma that developed in children who bathed in ponds or rivers in South India. 159 Birds act as definitive hosts and parasite eggs are discharged in their feces. The eggs hatch to release freely swimming miracidia, which infect first intermediate hosts, that is, snails.…”

Section: Procerovum Variummentioning

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Parasitic Infections in Pediatric Population of India: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Strategies for Prevention

Patwardhan

Kumar

Singh

2017

J Pediatr Infect Dis

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Almost one-fourth of the world's population is possibly suffering from parasitic diseases. Children are more vulnerable to various parasitic infections as compared with normal adults due to their outdoor activities, immature immune system, nonadherence to good hygiene practices, and preference for street food. Parasitic infections are known to put a grave strain on their physical and cognitive growth and development. Thus, awareness and importance of pediatric parasitology need escalated recognition among pediatricians. Parasitic diseases both common and uncommon that are encountered in Indian children are contemplated in this review. We have covered epidemiology, life cycle, clinical features, and diagnosis of pediatric parasitic infections that transpire in India, including some preventive strategies.

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Trematode FlukeProcerovumvariumas Cause of Ocular Inflammation in Children, South India

Abstract: Larvae of this fluke are novel causes of granulomatous eye disease in children.

Cited by 36 publications

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Diseases Resulting from Trematode Infestations in Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus in Ismailia Governorate

Diseases Resulting from Trematode Infestations in Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus in Ismailia Governorate

Water related ocular diseases

Parasitic Infections in Pediatric Population of India: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Strategies for Prevention

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