Food- and vector-borne parasitic zoonoses: Global burden and impacts

Anisuzzaman, Anisuzzaman; Hossain, Md. Shahadat; Hatta, Takeshi; Labony, Sharmin Shahid; Kwofie, Kofi Dadzie; Kawada, Hayato; Tsuji, Naotoshi; Alim, Md. Abdul

doi:10.1016/bs.apar.2023.02.001

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“…Interestingly, in recent years, mounting evidence demonstrates a potential association of toxocariasis to chronic diseases such as asthma [38,39], and cognitive and behavioral disorders, including schizophrenia [40], neurodegenerative diseases [41], and epilepsy [42], making the investigation of the role of the pathophysiologic interactions between host and parasite in the pathogenesis of various systemic disorders a research challenge. This observation seems to be of utmost importance when one considers that helminthiases are the etiology for thousands of deaths and DALY (disability-adjusted life year) annually, and are responsible for a 6-35.3% loss in productivity [43][44][45].…”

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Who Let the Dogs Out? Unmasking the Neglected: A Semi-Systematic Review on the Enduring Impact of Toxocariasis, a Prevalent Zoonotic Infection

Henke,

Ntovas,

Xourgia

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Toxocariasis remains an important neglected parasitic infection representing one of the most common zoonotic infections caused by the parasite Toxocara canis or, less frequently, by Toxocara cati. The epidemiology of the disease is complex due to its transmission route by accidental ingestion of embryonated Toxocara eggs or larvae from tissues from domestic or wild paratenic hosts. Even though the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control classified toxocariasis amongst the top six parasitic infections of priority to public health, global epidemiological data regarding the relationship between seropositivity and toxocariasis is limited. Although the vast majority of the infected individuals remain asymptomatic or experience a mild disease, the infection is associated with important health and socioeconomic consequences, particularly in underprivileged, tropical, and subtropical areas. Toxocariasis is a disease with multiple clinical presentations, which are classified into five distinct forms: the classical visceral larva migrans, ocular toxocariasis, common toxocariasis, covert toxocariasis, and cerebral toxocariasis or neurotoxocariasis. Anthelmintic agents, for example, albendazole or mebendazole, are the recommended treatment, whereas a combination with topical or systemic corticosteroids for specific forms is suggested. Prevention strategies include educational programs, behavioral and hygienic changes, enhancement of the role of veterinarians, and anthelmintic regimens to control active infections.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Who Let the Dogs Out? Unmasking the Neglected: A Semi-Systematic Review on the Enduring Impact of Toxocariasis, a Prevalent Zoonotic Infection

Henke,

Ntovas,

Xourgia

et al. 2023

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“…4. The presence of the parasite is cosmopolitan, with its transmission/infection processes estimated in more than 100 countries [28], being highly related to disabling diseases that reduce the productivity of a community by up to 35% [29].…”

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Comprehensive Control of Toxocariasis in Communities

A. Jaramillo-Hernández

2024

Infectious Diseases

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With the purpose of understanding the complexity of actions aimed at controlling the main zoonotic soil-transmitted helminthiasis in the world, this book chapter is proposed around the comprehensive control of toxocariasis in urban communities. From the understanding of the epidemiological cycle implicit in the vertical transmission of parasites of the genus Toxocara in their main urban definitive hosts (canines and felines), an action that allows a “perpetuity” of the parasite in urban areas, passing through the inextricable relationships of synanthropic hosts until reaching their paratenic or accidental hosts, humans. At the same time, control strategies will be discussed in the various links of its transmission/infection chain, demonstrating that preventive medicine supported by selective strategic deworming in canines and felines within their various age ranges is the fundamental pillar in the fight against this parasitosis. Likewise, exploring the substantial advances in the development of vaccinology to integrate new strategies in the comprehensive control of toxocariasis in communities.

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“…Additionally, insects like yellow mealworms (T. molitor) and lesser mealworms (Alphitobius diaperinus) from the Tenebrionidae family can be sources of canthariasis [42]. Zoonotic parasites, such as Dicrocoelium dendriticum, have been documented to be transmitted to humans through the consumption of specifi c edible insects, like ants [47]. Additionally, the isolation of foodborne and waterborne parasites, including Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, and Toxoplasma spp., from insects like cockroaches further highlights the potential risk, particularly with wild-harvested insects [43].…”

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Traditional and Novel Foods as Vectors for Human Parasitic Diseases

G*,

et al. 2024

J Biomed Res Environ Sci

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Consumption of food contaminated with parasites pose a significant threat to public health particularly in underprivileged communities with inadequate access to sanitation and food safety practices. Unlike bacterial and viral infections, parasitic infections often develop slowly and are reported cause chronic health issues. However, due to extended incubation time, it is difficult to determine the source of the infection. The type and number of parasites in food, the temperature at which food is prepared and stored, as well as a person's immune system, all of these contribute significantly to the onset of parasitic infection. This mini-review focuses on common parasitic infections, their emergence with traditional and novel foods, transmission mechanisms, epidemiological trends, and effective prevention and control measures. Understanding these aspects is crucial for developing strategies to reduce the impact of foodborne parasitic infections on public health, particularly in vulnerable populations.

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Food- and vector-borne parasitic zoonoses: Global burden and impacts

Cited by 15 publications

References 116 publications

Who Let the Dogs Out? Unmasking the Neglected: A Semi-Systematic Review on the Enduring Impact of Toxocariasis, a Prevalent Zoonotic Infection

Who Let the Dogs Out? Unmasking the Neglected: A Semi-Systematic Review on the Enduring Impact of Toxocariasis, a Prevalent Zoonotic Infection

Comprehensive Control of Toxocariasis in Communities

Traditional and Novel Foods as Vectors for Human Parasitic Diseases

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