<i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Agents that Infect Humans and Some Other Mammals: A Review

Junaidi, Junaidi; Cahyaningsih, Umi; Purnawarman, Trioso; Latif, Hadri; Sudarnika, Etih; Hayati, Zinatul; Muslina, Muslina

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202015101019

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“…Amebiasis is a disease caused by Entamoeba hystolitica leading to dysentery in humans. It is transmitted by contaminated food, and water and results in a high case fatality rate especially in children from poor countries [31]. In addition to humans E. histolytica can be found in primates, cats, dogs, and other animals such as mice and pigs serving as reservoirs.…”

Section: Toxocariasis and Other Soil-transmitted Helminthiasesmentioning

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Zoonotic Parasites and Vector-Borne Parasitoses

Omeragić¹,

Šerić–Haračić²,

Kapo³

2022

Zoonosis of Public Health Interest

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Zoonotic parasites and vector-borne zoonotic parasitoses of humans, especially when affecting immunocompromised persons mobilize researchers’ interest and increase parasitological, environmental, and interdisciplinary investigations worldwide. Climate, environmental and anthropomorphic influences had affected the distribution, occurrence, and adaptability of parasites in humans and animals, the level of environmental contamination with parasites and their developing forms, and the surge of vector competency. Knowledge of parasite biology and evolution shows that hybridization phenomena and adaptations may cause genetic diversity, affecting parasite virulence, antiparasitic drug resistance, acclimatization to new host species, and environmental conditions previously not recorded while leading to the emergence of new diseases and changing parasitism epidemiology. Many parasitic infections are emerging or re-emerging and are neglected with deliberating consequences for public and animal health as well as for food safety and security, especially in sub capacitated developing countries. Decrease of exposure of both animals and humans and negative consequences of zoonotic parasitoses requires raising awareness of researchers, policymakers, and the wider public. Modern diagnostic methods, surveillance, monitoring of parasitoses, and early detection systems followed by tailored containment and control actions provide grounds for sane assessments and investigation toward the cost-effective and efficient prevention programs for both human and animal populations.

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Section: Toxocariasis and Other Soil-transmitted Helminthiasesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoonotic Parasites and Vector-Borne Parasitoses

Omeragić¹,

Šerić–Haračić²,

Kapo³

2022

Zoonosis of Public Health Interest

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“…Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are etiological agents of acute and chronic disorders including diarrhea, malabsorption, and severe debilitation illnesses in humans and animals, particularly in children and immunocompromised patients (Lobo et al, 2014;Xiao and Feng, 2017;Stentiford et al, 2019;Junaidi et al, 2020;Rafiei et al, 2020). Human infections by the pathogens G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi may be acquired through direct contact with infected persons (personto-person transmission) or animals (zoonotic transmission) or even ingestion of contaminated water (waterborne transmission; Baldursson and Karanis, 2011;Efstratiou et al, 2017a;Ahmed et al, 2018) and food (foodborne transmission; Li et al, 2012;Matos et al, 2012;Stentiford et al, 2016;Squire and Ryan, 2017;Rodrigues et al, 2020).…”

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Exploring genetic variability of Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in raw vegetables and fruits: implications for food safety and public health in Mozambique

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Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are etiological agents of enteric diseases characterized by diarrhea that can progress to chronicity in humans, especially in children and in immunocompromised patients. This study aims to assess the genetic pattern of G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi detected in vegetables and fruits commercialized in Maputo markets, Mozambique and determine their public health importance. Eight study points were sampled: a farmer zone, a wholesale, four retail markets, and two supermarkets in Maputo city, where eight types of horticultural products were purchased. Using nested-PCR methods, 2.8% (9/321) and 1.3% (4/321) of samples monitored were positive for G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi, respectively. Based on the analysis of the β-giardin and ITS rRNA sequences of G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi detected, respectively, four different sequences of G. duodenalis (three novel sequences: BgMZ1, BgMZ2, and BgMZ3, and one known sequence) all from assemblage B and three genotypes of E. bieneusi (two novel sequences: EbMZ4 and EbMZ5, and one known sequence: KIN-1) from group 1. These microorganisms were found and characterized for the first time in horticultural products in Maputo markets. All identified G. duodenalis and E. bieneusi display high genetic similarity within their β-giardin and ITS rRNA sequences, respectively, having been clustered into assemblages and genotypes with high zoonotic transmission potential. Our study may represent a relevant step in the understanding of these intestinal pathogens in association with fresh vegetables and fruits for human consumption, for a better and broader “One Health” approach.

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“…Amoebiasis disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) is classified as Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and can cause death (Junaidi et al, 2020;Gunther et al, 2011). This parasitic intestinal disease has the third highest death rate after malaria and schistosomiasis (Kantor et al, 2018).…”

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Prevalence and risk factors for infection with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/ moshkovskii complex in people living in the slightest and outermost islands of Indonesia

2023

Trop Biomed

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Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica), the causative agent of amoebiasis, is still a global public health problem that cannot be controlled, especially in tropical and subtropical countries. This study was conducted to obtain information about the incidence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/ moshkovskii complex infection and the factors that influence it. The prevalence of infection with the Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii complex and the factors that influence it in people living on the smallest and outermost island of Indonesia, Sabang Island, Aceh Province. This study involved 335 respondents aged > 10 years. Respondents were selected by non-probability sampling technique. Interviews and observations were conducted to identify risk factors. The Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/ moshkovskii complex was identified by direct examination, concentration, and Whitley's trichrome staining techniques. A Chi-Square test was performed to analyze the correlation of risk factors with the incidence of infection. The prevalence of infection with the Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/ moshkovskii complex in the people of Sabang Island was 26.6% (89/335). Source and adequacy of clean water correlated with the incidence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii complex infection. Demographic variables are not correlated with the incidence of infection. However, the group of women aged > 61 years, unemployed, unmarried, and earning less than the regional minimum wage tend to be more likely to be found with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii complex infections. Thus it can be concluded that the prevalence of infection with the Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii complex on Sabang Island is in the high category. The prevalence of E. histolytica as the causative agent of amoebiasis cannot be explained with certainty because the two identical non-pathogenic Entamoeba species cannot be distinguished by microscopic identification. Sources and adequacy of clean water correlate with the incidence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii complex infection in the people of Sabang Island.

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Entamoeba histolytica Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Agents that Infect Humans and Some Other Mammals: A Review

Cited by 5 publications

References 40 publications

Zoonotic Parasites and Vector-Borne Parasitoses

Zoonotic Parasites and Vector-Borne Parasitoses

Exploring genetic variability of Giardia duodenalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in raw vegetables and fruits: implications for food safety and public health in Mozambique

Prevalence and risk factors for infection with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/ moshkovskii complex in people living in the slightest and outermost islands of Indonesia

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