Publications by authors named "Min Ah Hwang"
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- * A total of 927 fish were studied, revealing various levels of infection among different species, with Clonorchis sinensis and Metagonimus spp. being the most prevalent.
- * Overall, the infection rates of zoonotic trematode metacercariae in these fish are relatively low, but certain species, like Pungtungia herzi and Sarcocheilichthys variegatus wakiyae, showed higher infection levels of Clonorchis sinensis
The infection status of zoonotic trematode metacercariae (ZTM) was surveyed in freshwater fishes from the water systems of Geum-gang (River) in the Republic of Korea (Korea). A total of 1,161 freshwater fishes from 6 local sites of Geum-gang were examined with the artificial digestion method for 4 years (2012-2015). Clonorchis sinensis metacercariae were detected in 122 (37.
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- In June 2015, a gastroenteritis outbreak occurred among students at a camp, prompting an investigation to identify the cause and extent of the illness.
- A retrospective cohort study was conducted where attendees were interviewed about their symptoms, food, and water consumption, and clinical samples were tested for pathogens.
- The investigation found 188 symptomatic patients, with the outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water from a private reservoir, highlighting the need for better water quality management and regular inspections in such facilities.
The prevalence of metacercariae (Mc) was examined in freshwater fish from the water systems of Seomjin-gang (River), the Republic of Korea. Total 1,604 fish from 7 local sites of Seomjin-gang were examined by artificial digestion methods. The metacercariae of were detected in 102 (39.
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