<i>Trichinella britovi</i>in Game Meat Linked to Human Trichinellosis Outbreak in Serbia

Dmitrić, Marko; Debeljak, Zoran; Vidanović, Dejan; Šekler, Milanko; Vasković, Nikola; Matović, Kazimir; Karabasil, Nedjeljko

doi:10.1645/18-42

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“…Some parasites settle in the muscle tissue of hosts, e.g., Alaria spp., Trichinella spp., Spirometra sp., and Toxoplasma spp. ; thus, they can be ingested by humans eating raw or inadequately cooked meat (Dmitric et al 2018;Gazzonis et al 2018;Kołodziej-Sobocińska et al 2016c). It is important to carry out parasitological monitoring of wild animals, especially those that are hunted or live near human settlements, and therefore have the potential to become a threat to humans.…”

Section: Zoonosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors affecting the spread of parasites in populations of wild European terrestrial mammals

Kołodziej‐Sobocińska

2019

Mamm Res

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There are many different factors involved in parasitism. The general concept of Bfilters^proposed by Combes includes Bencounter filters^(behavior, biodiversity) and Bcompatibility filters^(resources, defense) to explain mechanisms responsible for the formation of host-parasite coexistence. However, researches explaining the reasons for the spread and dynamics of parasites in populations of wild terrestrial mammals in Europe and the specific factors affecting prevalence and intensity of parasitosis are limited. Many factors, ecological, biological, and anthropogenic, form a complex network of interdependencies that shape this pattern. Here, I summarize the current state of knowledge on the factors affecting parasitic diseases in wild mammals inhabiting the European continent. It indicates the need to further development, not only for academic reasons, but also for the benefit of use in management of wild mammal species and disease control in nature.

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Section: Zoonosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors affecting the spread of parasites in populations of wild European terrestrial mammals

Kołodziej‐Sobocińska

2019

Mamm Res

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“…Cases generally occurred within family outbreaks, and the risk derived from consumption of untested backyard pork [ 3 ]. In most trichinellosis outbreaks in Serbia, T. spiralis was the aetiological agent of infection, but in 2016, a large outbreak was caused by consumption of wild boar meat containing T. britovi larvae [ 16 , 17 ]. This was in spite of T. spiralis -infected pork meat being considered as the main source of the disease in humans.…”

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Trichinella infection in Serbia from 2011 to 2020: a success story in the field of One Health

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In Serbia, modern pork production systems with implemented control measures, including the detection of Trichinella larvae in meat (ISO18743), have eliminated farmed pork from pigs slaughtered at abattoirs as a source of trichinellosis. Epidemiological data from 2011 to 2020 indicate that the number of human cases and the number of infected domestic pigs has decreased significantly. Over the years, pork was the most frequent source of human infection. Cases generally occurred in small family outbreaks, and the infection was linked to consumption of raw or undercooked pork from backyard pigs. In most of the outbreaks, T. spiralis was the aetiological agent of infection, but in 2016, a large outbreak was caused by consumption of uninspected wild boar meat containing T. britovi larvae. To achieve safe pork, it is important that consumers of pork from animals raised in backyard smallholdings and of wild game meat are properly educated about the risks associated with consumption of untested meat. Laboratories conducting Trichinella testing should have a functional quality assurance system to ensure competency of analysts and that accurate and repeatable results are achieved. Regular participation in proficiency testing is needed.

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“…On the other hand, being traditionally an endemic area for Trichinella spp. [44,45], human trichinellosis due to the consumption of meat containing Trichinella larvae, particularly from homemade dry fermented sausages, is quite common [46]. The main underlying reason includes the fact that Trichinella larvae can survive curing, fermentation, cold-smoking and drying in these products.…”

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“…The main underlying reason includes the fact that Trichinella larvae can survive curing, fermentation, cold-smoking and drying in these products. This is often the case with pigs slaughtered under home arrangements and/or meat from hunted wild boars, often lacking in knowledge and not performing tests for the detection of Trichinella larvae [45][46][47].…”

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Production of Traditional Meat Products in Small and Micro Establishments in Serbia: Current Status and Future Perspectives

Karabasil

Bošković²,

Tomašević

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Acta Veterinaria

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The production of traditional meat products has a considerable potential in the Republic of Serbia, particularly in small and micro (household) establishments. Among a large number of traditional meat products, dry fermented sausages and dried meat products are the most important and commonly appreciated by consumers. There is, however, a need for a better standardization of the production in this meat sector, and also implementation of necessary food hygiene rules and HACCP principles according to hygiene regulations. There are provisions in the Food Safety Law, stating the principles of flexibility, which would allow for traditional meat producers and their associations to apply for derogations in food hygiene regulations. This would enable traditional small and micro food business operators to better use their resources, relax administrative burden and use traditional production methods in the most appropriate manner, always respecting hygiene and safety principals. This review paper analyses the current status of traditional meat production in small and micro establishments in Serbia, emphasizing a need for further improvements in food safety management and standardization.

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Trichinella britoviin Game Meat Linked to Human Trichinellosis Outbreak in Serbia

Cited by 13 publications

References 20 publications

Factors affecting the spread of parasites in populations of wild European terrestrial mammals

Factors affecting the spread of parasites in populations of wild European terrestrial mammals

Trichinella infection in Serbia from 2011 to 2020: a success story in the field of One Health

Production of Traditional Meat Products in Small and Micro Establishments in Serbia: Current Status and Future Perspectives

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