Paragonimus westermani infection of freshwater crab Sundathelphusa philippina and melaniid snails in Cadacan River in Irosin, Sorsogon, Philippines

Samudio, Jasmin Ayyah; Patagnan, Kim Louisse; Santamaria, Lyle; Tolentino, Alco Kenneth; Ligalig, Clark; Posa, Gabrielle Ann Villar; Amongo, Jan Marion

doi:10.1007/s12639-020-01340-3

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“…dactylus snails serve as trematode's first intermediate hosts and Sundathelphusa philippina is the crustacean second intermediate host in the country (Eduardo, 2001;Paller et al, 2021). Recently, Paller et al (2021) reported that 41.87% of the 246 S. philippina crabs collected from Irosin, Sorsogon were infected with P. westermani metacercariae. The infective stages were found in the crabs' gills and muscle tissues (Paller et al, 2021).…”

Section: Paragonimiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recently, Paller et al (2021) reported that 41.87% of the 246 S. philippina crabs collected from Irosin, Sorsogon were infected with P. westermani metacercariae. The infective stages were found in the crabs' gills and muscle tissues (Paller et al, 2021). Moreover, a snail infection rate of 12% was found among Tarebia granifera and J. asperata snails from the same area (Paller et al, 2021).…”

Section: Paragonimiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The infective stages were found in the crabs' gills and muscle tissues (Paller et al, 2021). Moreover, a snail infection rate of 12% was found among Tarebia granifera and J. asperata snails from the same area (Paller et al, 2021). In the eastern parts of the Philippines, including Sorsogon, Samar and Leyte, consumption of the local delicacy called kinagang -steamed crab meat and rice wrapped in banana leaf with fresh crab juice -has been noted to be an important risk factor for paragonimiasis (Eduardo, 2001;Leonardo et al, 2020).…”

Section: Paragonimiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In detecting foodborne parasites in food items, the sedimentation technique has been used, especially in leafy vegetables (Ordoñez et al, 2018;Afable et al, 2019). Microscopic examination of fish and crustacean tissues have been utilized to detect infective stages of fish-borne trematodiasis and paragonimiasis, respectively (Wai et al, 2019;Nithikathkul et al, 2020;Paller et al, 2021). Heterophyids, Clonorchis and Opisthorchis metacercarae can be detected in the tissues of freshwater fishes either via tissue compression technique or digestion technique (Touch et al, 2013;Boonmekam et al, 2016).…”

Section: Looking For the Monsters: Foodborne Trematodiasis Diagnosticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Monsters in our food: Foodborne trematodiasis in the Philippines and beyond

Tenorio¹,

Molina²,

Agriculture³

2021

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Foodborne trematodiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by zoonotic trematodes that persist mainly in impoverished areas in the Asia-Pacific region. Globally, about 2 million disability life years (DALYs) are lost due to these parasitic infections. Four groups of foodborne trematodes are known to cause significant illness: fish-borne liver fluke infections caused by Opisthorchis and Clonorchis spp.; water vegetable-borne Fasciola spp. infections; crustacean-vectored paragonimiasis; and those caused by intestinal trematodes. In the Philippines, endemic foodborne trematodes of public health concern include Paragonimus westermani, some members of Heterophyidae and Echinostomatidae, and Fasciola hepatica/ F. gigantica. Opisthorchis viverrini and Clonorchis sinensis have also been reported in the country. Data on the epidemiology of these zoonotic illnesses remain scarce and in need of research attention in the Philippines. Culturally rooted eating behaviors in endemic areas are important risk factors to acquiring and perpetuating foodborne trematodiasis. The combination of mass drug administration (MDA), provision of clean water and maintenance of good sanitation and hygiene (WASH), community health education towards modification of risky behaviors, surveillance, and veterinary public health interventions have been shown to be effective in combatting these zoonotic parasitoses. An integrated control and prevention program anchored on the One Health paradigm is a must to address these illnesses. This paper aims to review the biology and epidemiology of, and public health interventions against zoonotic foodborne trematodiasis in the Philippines and its neighboring countries.

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Section: Paragonimiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Paragonimiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Paragonimiasismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Looking For the Monsters: Foodborne Trematodiasis Diagnosticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Monsters in our food: Foodborne trematodiasis in the Philippines and beyond

Tenorio¹,

Molina²,

Agriculture³

2021

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One-health approach on the future application of snails: a focus on snail-transmitted parasitic diseases

Pathak,

Luitel,

Utaaker

et al. 2023

Parasitol Res

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Snails are fascinating molluscs with unique morphological and physiological adaptive features to cope with various environments. They have traditionally been utilized as food and feed sources in many regions of the world. The future exploitation of alternative nutrient sources, like snails, is likely to increase further. Snails, however, also serve as an intermediate host for several zoonotic parasites. A category of parasitic infections, known as snail-transmitted parasitic diseases (STPDs), is harmful to humans and animals and is mainly driven by various trematodes, cestodes, and nematodes. The environment plays a crucial role in transmitting these parasites, as suitable habitats and conditions can facilitate their growth and proliferation in snails. In light of diverse environmental settings and biologically categorized snail species, this review evaluates the dynamics of significant STPDs of zoological importance. Additionally, possible diagnostic approaches for the prevention of STPDs are highlighted. One-health measures must be considered when employing snails as an alternative food or feed source to ensure the safety of snail-based products and prevent any adverse effects on humans, animals, and the environment.

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