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Introduction: Echinococcus granulosus, a tapeworm, is responsible for causing hydatid disease. Hydatid cysts rarely affect the musculoskeletal system, occurring in less than 5% of cases. This case report presents the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of muscle echinococcosis.

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Echinococcus is a genus of cestode parasites of paramount veterinary and medical importance globally. Two species, Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato and Echinococcus multilocularis, are endemic to North America and are the etiologic agents of cystic echinococcosis and alveolar echinococcosis, respectively. North America is currently experiencing an epidemiological shift in the state of transmission, distribution, and prevalence of E.

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Taenia saginata prevalence in cattle slaughtered at low throughput abattoirs in South Africa.

Onderstepoort J Vet Res

December 2024

Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria.

Meat inspection is the routine method used to identify cattle infected with Taenia saginata; however, the sensitivity of this method is low. We investigated the prevalence of T. saginata infection in cattle slaughtered in low throughput abattoirs (LTs) in Gauteng province, South Africa, based on meat inspection and serology.

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Although harvest of Octopus maya (Mexican four-eyed octopus) is one of the most important fisheries in the Yucatan Peninsula, little is known about the parasites of these cephalopods and how they affect host physiological processes. We analyzed the spatio-temporal variation of infection of O. maya by the cestode larva Prochristianella sp.

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Background: Hydatid cysts are caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm parasite Echinococcus granulosus, leading to a rare but significant zoonotic infection. This disease is primarily observed in regions with prevalent agricultural and livestock practices. While the liver, lungs, and brain are most affected, spinal involvement is notably rare.

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Proteomic analysis of mouse liver lesions at all three stages of Echinococcus granulosus infection.

PLoS Negl Trop Dis

December 2024

National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases at Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai, China.

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Morphological and molecular identification of Hymenolepis spp. in Rattus rattus and children with diarrhea from Upper Egypt.

J Infect Dev Ctries

October 2024

Departamento de Sanidad Animal, Grupo de Investigación en Sanidad Animal y Zoonosis (GISAZ), Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain.

Introduction: Hymenolepiasis remains among the most common parasitic zoonoses in developing countries. Little information is available about hymenolepiasis in children in Upper Egypt and rodents' contribution to maintaining the disease's epidemiology.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out to investigate the occurrence of Hymenolepis spp.

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Identification and Immunological Characterization of Annexin B8 and Annexin E1 from Spirometra Erinaceieuropaei Spargana.

Parasitol Res

November 2024

Laboratory of Biopharmaceuticals and Molecular Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Tropical Bioresources of the Ministry of Education of China, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou, 570228, Hainan, China.

Sparganosis is a parasitic zoonotic disease that poses a serious threat to public hygiene and human health. Annexin is a phospholipid-binding protein with calcium ion binding activity, serving various important functions, including interaction with the parasite and regulation of the host's immune response. In this study, two annexin (ANX) family genes, Spirometra erinaceieuropaei (S.

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Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Cysticercosis in Mexican Americans in Starr County, Texas.

Pathogens

November 2024

National School of Tropical Medicine, Section of Tropical Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

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  • - Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the pork tapeworm, often linked to chronic headaches and epilepsy in areas like Latin America and Asia, especially when it affects the central nervous system (neurocysticercosis).
  • - A serosurvey in Starr County, Texas, identified a 7.4% prevalence of cysticercosis among Mexican-American adults, with brain imaging revealing neurocysticercosis lesions in 2 of the 45 seropositive individuals.
  • - Factors such as being female, working in healthcare or social services, and having an indoor job were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of being seropositive, indicating a need for more research on
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  • Diphyllobothriasis is a human parasitic infection common in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily linked to eating infected fish like pike and perch.
  • The study highlights the local emergence of this infection in a popular tourist area in Central Europe.
  • This finding suggests that the parasite has recently colonized the region, raising potential health concerns for tourists and locals alike.
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Background: Hydatid disease, a parasitic infection caused by the larval form of Echinococcus granulosus, infrequently involves the thyroid gland, whether through direct invasion or hematogenous spread.

Case Presentation: We report the case of a 62-year-old female patient from Morocco who presented with an anterior cervical mass, initially suspected to be a goiter. A histopathological evaluation of the thyroidectomy specimen identified the presence of a hydatid cyst.

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Three new species of Ophiotaenia La Rue, 1911 (Cestoda: Proteocephalidae) from dipsadine snakes (Squamata: Colubridae) in Ecuador.

Folia Parasitol (Praha)

November 2024

Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic *Address for correspondence: Tomas Scholz, Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Branisovska 31, 370 05 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic. E-mail: ORCID-iD 0000-0002-6340-3750.

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  • * Traditional diagnostic methods for cysticercosis lack sensitivity and require specialized labs, making effective disease control challenging.
  • * A new recombinant Ag2-based dot blot assay was developed, showing high sensitivity (89%) and specificity (100%), indicating it could be a cost-effective and reliable diagnostic tool for use in low-resource settings.
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Epidemiology and genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto in the East Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang, China.

Parasitol Res

November 2024

Xinjiang Academy of Animal Sciences, Animal Clinical Medical Research Center of Xinjiang Academy of Animal Science, National Animal Echinococcosis Reference Laboratory, Urumqi, Xinjiang Province, 830010, PR China.

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  • - The study examined cystic echinococcosis (CE) in domestic animals in the East Tianshan Mountains of Xinjiang, China, analyzing 1773 animals and finding a higher prevalence in sheep (6.92%) compared to cattle (1.57%).
  • - Genetic analysis of 40 cyst isolates revealed all belonged to the G1 genotype, with a main haplotype (Hap_7) identified, and genetic diversity was lower in this region compared to others, indicating a less differentiated population.
  • - The study suggests a population expansion in the East Tianshan area, with a low fixation index indicating frequent gene flow among populations in Gansu and Mongolia, plus the identification of two new hap
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Taxonomic summary of (Cestoda: Bothriocephalidae) with a redescription of (Malhotra, 1983) from India.

J Helminthol

November 2024

Helminthology Laboratory & Molecular Taxonomy Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Burdwan-713104, India.

In this study, we use an integrative taxonomic approach to redescribe (Malhotra, 1983) (Cestoda: Bothriocephalidae), based on newly collected specimens from the type-host (Hamilton, 1822) (Cypriniformes: Danionidae) in Fulbari, Siliguri, West Bengal, India. The detailed morphological assessment, from whole mounts, histology and scanning electron microscopy, offers additional insights into the scolex structure, vitelline follicles, and egg morphology. Molecular data from this and previous studies corroborate the identity and systematics of as a bothriocephalid closely related to the Asian Fish Tapeworm, (Yamaguti, 1934).

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Parasites of veterinary importance of ornamental fish commercialized in Mexico.

Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports

November 2024

Departamento de Medicina y Zootecnia de Abejas, Conejos y Organismos Acuaticos, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Circuito de la Investigación Científica s/n, 04510, Mexico.

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  • * A total of 631 fish were surveyed, revealing 66 species of parasites in marine fish and 22 species in freshwater fish, with certain monogeneans being particularly prevalent.
  • * The researchers found a link between poor biosecurity practices in aquarium management and higher parasite prevalence, suggesting that improving these practices could enhance fish health and support the ornamental fish trade's sustainability in Mexico.
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  • Sepsis is a serious condition that can be life-threatening, and this study investigates the effect of a protein called EgAgB, derived from a tapeworm, on sepsis outcomes in mice.
  • Researchers induced sepsis in mice and injected them with a recombinant version of the EgAgB protein, observing changes in survival rates, inflammation markers, and organ damage.
  • The results showed that rEgAgB treatment significantly improved survival rates and reduced inflammation in crucial organs, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent in managing sepsis.
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Diphyllobothrium spp. is a parasite with global distribution. Diphyllobothriasis is the human infestation by this parasite.

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  • * Between 2017 and 2020, researchers collected and examined 63 common buzzards found dead to identify internal helminth parasites through necropsy.
  • * Findings revealed the presence of various species, including Cestoda and Trematoda, and identified common buzzards as a new host for specific Platyhelminthes, along with providing the first genetic sequence for one of the species reported.
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