Foodborne Nematodal Infections in Hospitalized Patients from a Southwestern Romanian County

Neghină, Adriana Maria; Marincu, Iosif; Moldovan, Roxana; Iacobiciu, Ioan

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“…As in other Romanian clinical surveillance studies [10,16,17,20], the moderately severe course of disease was detected most frequently, and the hospitalization period ranged between 8 and 14 days for most of the patients. The mean eosinophil count and ESR were significantly higher in adults than in children, as in the prior extensive comparative surveillance [15].…”

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“…As well as adults being involved in the slaughtering process and in preparing the traditional pork products, their predominance may also be explained by the demographic characteristics of the population in this area. Dependence on home-made traditional products is likely to prevail in persons on low incomes, and most of the patients in this study were unemployed, as in other studies performed in the neighbouring counties: Caras-Severin (31%) [16] and Hunedoara (40.1%) [17]. The general rate of 2.9% unemployed people in this region could explain the high percentage of trichinellosis patients from this social category.…”

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confidence: 61%

“…Dependence on home‐made traditional products is likely to prevail in persons on low incomes, and most of the patients in this study were unemployed, as in other studies performed in the neighbouring counties: Caras‐Severin (31%) [16] and Hunedoara (40.1%) [17]. The general rate of 2.9% unemployed people in this region could explain the high percentage of trichinellosis patients from this social category.…”

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Trichinellosis in hospitalized patients from a Romanian endemic area, 2007–2009

Neghină¹,

Marincu

2012

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Trichinellosis continues to represent a major concern in Romania, a country that, over the years, has had favourable conditions for the transmission and maintenance of this disease. During the years 2007-2009, Romania has reported to the WHO's Regional Office for Europe the highest incidence of trichinellosis in humans. This study was aimed at analysing the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and therapeutic aspects of trichinellosis in a well-known Romanian endemic area, and at determining the particular aspects of this disease in children and the adult population. We retrospectively investigated the medical records of patients from two western Romanian counties, diagnosed with trichinellosis and hospitalized between 2007 and 2009. During this period, a total of 91 persons presented with this disease, and the corresponding yearly average incidence was 2.7 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Patients were aged 3-80 years (mean age 33.3 ± 17.9 years), and most of them were adults (78%). Males accounted for 51.6% of cases. Unemployed adults belonging to the gypsy minority predominated within the study group (46.5%). Myalgia, fever and oedema were the most common symptoms. The mean eosinophil count was 25.1% ± 17.1% (range 1-75.8%), and was significantly higher in adults than in children. All patients were treated with albendazole, and 52.7% had associated corticotherapy. Trichinellosis is still probably the most important parasitic disease in Romania. Recent reports have revealed inadequate application of prophylactic and control measures against this disease. Consequently, public health strategies should be reconsidered, and more efficient and rigorous education of the population is required.

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Trichinellosis in hospitalized patients from a Romanian endemic area, 2007–2009

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Marincu

2012

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“…Data from 269 hospitalised patients between 1996 and 2008 from Caraş-Severin County indicated Giardia infections in 7.81% (21/269; 95% CI: 5.03–11.49) of individuals [90]. In addition, a study conducted by Costache et al between 2008 and 2011 in Cluj County and neighbouring areas reported a cumulative giardiasis prevalence of 0.41% (76/18,486; 95% CI: 0.33–0.51) in children and of 0.80% (141/17,645; 95% CI: 0.67–0.94) in the adult general population [91].…”

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Review of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in the eastern part of Europe, 2016

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IntroductionThis paper reviews the current knowledge and understanding of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. in humans, animals and the environment in 10 countries in the eastern part of Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Methods: Published scientific papers and conference proceedings from the international and local literature, official national health service reports, national databases and doctoral theses in local languages were reviewed to provide an extensive overview on the epidemiology, diagnostics and research on these pathogens, as well as analyse knowledge gaps and areas for further research. Results: Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. were found to be common in eastern Europe, but the results from different countries are difficult to compare because of variations in reporting practices and detection methodologies used. Conclusion: Upgrading and making the diagnosis/detection procedures more uniform is recommended throughout the region. Public health authorities should actively work towards increasing reporting and standardising reporting practices as these prerequisites for the reported data to be valid and therefore necessary for appropriate control plans.

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“…Other information regarding epidemiological and clinical characteristics of selected patient groups from different counties are provided in our retrospective studies (Neghina et al 2010c;Neghina et al 2011b;Neghina et al 2009a;Neghina et al 2009b;Neghina et al 2010h;Neghina et al 2010i;Neghina et al 2010j).…”

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Epidemiology and history of human parasitic diseases in Romania

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Intestinal parasitic diseases such as enterobiasis, giardiasis, and ascariasis are detected most frequently in Romania, but their importance is definitely surpassed by trichinellosis, cystic echinococcosis, and toxoplasmosis. Malaria was common until its eradication in 1963, and only imported cases are reported nowadays. The aim of this review was to bring together essential data on the epidemiology and history of human parasitoses in Romania. Information on 43 parasitic diseases was collected from numerous sources, most of them unavailable abroad or inaccessible to the international scientific community. Over time, Romanian people of all ages have paid a significant tribute to the pathogenic influences exerted by the parasites. Sanitary and socio-economical consequences of the parasites diseases have great negative impact on the quality of life of affected individuals and the overall well-being of the population. Implementation of efficient public health measures and informative campaigns for the masses as well as changing the inadequate habits that are deeply rooted in the population are mandatory for cutting successfully this Gordian knot.

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Foodborne Nematodal Infections in Hospitalized Patients from a Southwestern Romanian County

Cited by 6 publications

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Trichinellosis in hospitalized patients from a Romanian endemic area, 2007–2009

Trichinellosis in hospitalized patients from a Romanian endemic area, 2007–2009

Review of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in the eastern part of Europe, 2016

Epidemiology and history of human parasitic diseases in Romania

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