Publications by authors named "Sarah Nathaly Wieser"
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- Sarcocystis are protozoa that require both a predator (like humans) and a prey (like pigs) in their life cycle, with S. suihominis specifically affecting pigs as intermediate hosts.
- Ingesting raw or undercooked pork containing these parasites can cause gastroenteritis in humans, leading to symptoms like nausea and diarrhea, and can spread the parasite through feces.
- This study is notable for identifying S. suihominis in Nigeria for the first time using genetic analysis, highlighting a public health risk linked to pigs and poor hygiene practices on local farms.
The increase in human babesiosis is of major concern to health authorities. In the USA, most of these cases are due to infections with Babesia microti, whereas in Europe B. divergens is the major cause of clinical disease in humans.
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