Parasitic Infestation in Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) Obtained in Selected Areas of Metro Manila

Su, Glenn L. Sia; Carillo, Napoleon; Pera, Dienel; Sison, Simaco; Tanalgo, Babylyn; Su, Maria Lilibeth L. Sia; Mistika, Myra

doi:10.9734/ijtdh/2016/23820

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“…Reports from this review corroborates with other studies from other parts of the world (25)(26)(27)(28), where parasites that are of public health significance were found on the external surface of cockroaches assessed. The variations on the parasite infestation on the cockroaches may be attributed to the differences in the environments where the cockroaches roamed, as different settings and conditions like the presence of human excreta and wastes in the areas where they wandered account for the variation in the parasite carriage rate of the cockroaches (26).…”

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COCKROACHES AS VECTORS OF PARASITES OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE; Reports from Six states in Nigeria

Emmanuel¹,

P.O.²,

A.D.

2023

ghalib

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Background cockroaches are not associated with diseases as noted with mosquitoes and fleas (by direct transmission); however, they harbour pathogens (typically those causing gastroenteritis) which are indiscriminately deposited on foods and equipment as the cockroaches comes in contact with them. Methods This report reveals an association of cockroaches with 13 bacteria species, 7 fungal species and 18 soil transmitted helminths all of which are medically important and have been implicated in many gastro-intestinal disorders. Entamoeba species, Balantidium coli, hookworm and Ascaris lumbricoides have been reported to cause chronic diarrhea, liver complications and stunted growth in the affected people. Pathogen were independently isolat¬ed from the alimentary canal and body surface of cockroaches collected from toilets, residential houses, hostels, kitchens, living rooms, wardrobes and health facilities at six different states in Nigeria. Results This affirms that cockroaches constitute a serious public health threat in Nigeria. This study emphasizes the need to raise awareness on safeguarding food sources from being contaminated by cockroaches, as it may lead to the mechanical transmission of parasite-related morbidities. Conclusion Proper personal hygiene and environmental sanitation is strongly recommended since cockroaches only thrive in filthy environments. Periodic fumigation of hospitals and hostels is also imperative to reduce risks of nosocomial infections.

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COCKROACHES AS VECTORS OF PARASITES OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE; Reports from Six states in Nigeria

Emmanuel¹,

P.O.²,

A.D.

2023

ghalib

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“…In the Philippines, a study conducted in three randomly selected areas of Metro Manila, namely Manila, Pasay, and Quezon City provided valuable insight on the prevalence of parasites on cockroaches in urban settings. Ascaris spp., Hookworm, Enterobius vermicularis, and Trichuris trichiura are found to be abundant on the external surface of cockroaches obtained in different areas of Metro Manila (Sia et al, 2016).…”

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Identification of Intestinal Helminths in Cockroaches found in Selected Public Market of Davao City

Martinez,

Adlaon,

Silguera

2024

IJMABER

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Cockroaches are resilient insects that thrive in various environments, including public markets. These creatures can act as mechanical vectors for intestinal helminths, posing a risk to human health. This study aimed to identify and measure the infestation rate of intestinal helminths in cockroaches from Bankerohan Public Market and Agdao Public Market in Davao City. Cockroaches were collected using specialized traps via the “catch-and-release” method, and the presence of intestinal parasites on their external surfaces was determined. The study found that cockroaches from both markets harbored Hookworm and Ascaris lumbricoides, with Ascaris lumbricoides having the highest frequency and infestation rate among the entire population of cockroaches gathered from both markets. The infestation rate of Ascaris lumbricoides was higher in the Bankerohan public market compared to the Agdao public market; however, the findings reveal that there is no correlation between the frequency of the parasites and the public market studied, indicating that the occurrence of the parasites cannot be attributed to the location of the public markets. The study highlights the need for improved sanitation practices and awareness to control parasite transmission through cockroaches, which can serve as vectors for these pathogens.

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“…The high incidence of cockroaches in public housing apartments poses numerous public health risks, including exposure to allergens through the air and via food contamination, resulting in an increased incidence of health problems, mainly asthma (Wang et al, 2008;Lwebuga-Mukasa et al, 2002). Recent research showed that cockroach allergens also play a significant role in urban asthma morbidity among elderly people (Huss et al, 2001;Rogers et al, 2002;Sia Su et al, 2016). A number of bacterial diseases can be transmitted by food contamination by cockroaches, like; diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, leprosy, plague, typhoid fever, and viral diseases such as poliomyelitis.…”

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Diversity and Management of Cockroaches in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Albalawi,,

Aziz,

Al-Enezi

et al. 2023

Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, F. Toxicology

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Cockroaches are insects of high public health importance, since disgorging a portion of partially digested food at intervals and dropping faeces they spread several parasites and pathogens, which infect humans and other animals. Therefore, this research mainly focused on the abundance and distribution of cockroaches (Blattidae) in four localities of Tabuk region, Saudi Arabia. This study mainly focused on the effect of variations in the temperature, rainfall and humidity on the cockroach population density. Saudi Arabia is an arid region, characterized by extremely low annual rainfall. Only two cockroach species were recorded in this study, Blattella germanica and Periplaneta americana. The abundance of both species in arid regions was generally low compared to other regions (i.e., tropical and subtropical areas). In the four study sites, a significant positive relationship was detected between the population density of cockroaches against temperature and rainfall, i.e., R= 0.346, P≤ 0.01; R= 0.041, P≤ 0.01 for Dhubaa, R= 0.884, P≤ 0.01; R= 0.15, P≤ 0.01 Naseem, R= 0.797, P≤ 0.01; R= 0.15, P≤ 0.01Sultanah and R= 0.782, P≤ 0.01; R= 0.15, P≤ 0.01 for Khaldia. Furthermore, a negative relationship between humidity and population density was recorded in the studied sites. Bioassay results showed that among the chosen pesticides, pyrethroid had the maximum toxicity effect on both nymph and adult of P. americana followed by biocide and Organophosphates. Overall, this research provides baseline information on cockroach ecology, which may be helpful to boost effective and safer control programs against cockroaches in arid countries worldwide.

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Parasitic Infestation in Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) Obtained in Selected Areas of Metro Manila

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COCKROACHES AS VECTORS OF PARASITES OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE; Reports from Six states in Nigeria

COCKROACHES AS VECTORS OF PARASITES OF MEDICAL IMPORTANCE; Reports from Six states in Nigeria

Identification of Intestinal Helminths in Cockroaches found in Selected Public Market of Davao City

Diversity and Management of Cockroaches in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

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