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- Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a rare parasitic infection primarily associated with consuming contaminated food, affecting the central nervous system but also the liver, which can lead to missed diagnoses.
- Comprehensive lab tests were performed on a patient, revealing significant inflammation markers and liver abnormalities, confirming the infection through positive antibody tests.
- The patient improved after treatment with albendazole, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing and treating this disease in a non-endemic area like Shaoxing.
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Parasitology and Mediterranean Ecoepidemiology Research Group, University of the Balearic Islands, 07122 Palma, Spain - CIBER de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, C/Monforte de Lemos 3-5, Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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- Sentinel surveillance is essential for tracking pathogen spread, assessing conservation risks, and evaluating threats to humans, particularly in relation to helminth parasites in hedgehogs.
- In a study of 135 hedgehogs in Mallorca, 11 types of helminth parasites were identified, including an 11.5% prevalence of A. cantonensis, highlighting seasonal patterns in infections linked to the abundance of intermediate hosts like snails.
- The research also uncovered high rates of the lungworm Crenosoma striatum and a first-time detection of Moniliformis saudi in this species, emphasizing the need for ongoing studies to assess the impacts of these parasites on wildlife and public health.
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