Trichinellosis Outbreak

Marva, Esther; Markovics, Alex; Gdalevich, Michael; Asor, Nehama; Sadik, Chantal; Leventhal, Alex

doi:10.3201/eid1112.050461

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“…Rather, the prevalence was directly attributed to the habit of consuming raw meat (Blaga et al, 2007). In contrast to countries and regions where pork is a dietary mainstay, in Israel, Lebanon and Syria where the Judaic and Muslim religions forbid the consumption of pork, human outbreaks of trichinellosis have been documented only following the consumption of pork from wild boars among the Christian Arab population and immigrants from Thailand (Eisenman and Einat, 1992;Olaison and Ljungstrom, 1992;Haim et al, 1997;Hefer et al, 2004;Marva et al, 2005). Likewise, in Algeria and Senegal, where the majority of the population is Muslim, trichinellosis has been documented in Europeans (Pozio, 2007) and very rarely in the Arab population (Nezri et al, 2006).…”

Section: Human Trichinellosismentioning

confidence: 99%

New pieces of the Trichinella puzzle

Pozio

Zarlenga

2013

International Journal for Parasitology

172

145

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Contrary to our understanding of just a few decades ago, the genus Trichinella now consists of a complex assemblage of no less than nine different species and three additional genotypes whose taxonomic status remains in flux. New data and methodologies have allowed advancements in detection and differentiation at the population level which in turn have demonstrably advanced epidemiological, immunological and genetic investigations. In like manner, molecular and genetic studies have permitted us to hypothesise biohistorical events leading to the worldwide dissemination of this genus, and to begin crystalising the evolution of Trichinella on a macro scale. The identification of species in countries and continents otherwise considered Trichinella-free has raised questions regarding host adaptation and associations, and advanced important findings on the biogeographical histories of its members. Using past reviews as a backdrop, we have ventured to present an up-to-date assessment of the taxonomy, phylogenetic relationships and epidemiology of the genus Trichinella with additional insights on host species, survival strategies in nature and the shortcomings of our current understanding of the epidemiology of the genus. In addition, we have begun compiling information available to date on genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and population studies of consequence in the hope we can build on this in years to come.

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Section: Human Trichinellosismentioning

confidence: 99%

New pieces of the Trichinella puzzle

Pozio

Zarlenga

2013

International Journal for Parasitology

172

145

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“…In Romania, the highest prevalence of trichinellosis in humans occurred in the Transylvanian region, where the local ethnic group maintains the food habit of raw meat consumption (8). In Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, where the Judaic and Muslim religions forbid the consumption of pork, human outbreaks of trichinellosis have been documented only following the consumption of pork from wild boars among the Christian Arab population and immigrants from Thailand (33,54,57,89,109). In Algeria and Senegal, since the majority of the human population is Muslim, trichinellosis has been documented only in Europeans (99,123).…”

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Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control of Trichinellosis

2009

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SUMMARY Throughout much of the world, Trichinella spp. are found to be the causative agents of human trichinellosis, a disease that not only is a public health hazard by affecting human patients but also represents an economic problem in porcine animal production and food safety. Due to the predominantly zoonotic importance of infection, the main efforts in many countries have focused on the control of Trichinella or the elimination of Trichinella from the food chain. The most important source of human infection worldwide is the domestic pig, but, e.g., in Europe, meats of horses and wild boars have played a significant role during outbreaks within the past 3 decades. Infection of humans occurs with the ingestion of Trichinella larvae that are encysted in muscle tissue of domestic or wild animal meat. Early clinical diagnosis of trichinellosis is rather difficult because pathognomonic signs or symptoms are lacking. Subsequent chronic forms of the disease are not easy to diagnose, irrespective of parameters including clinical findings, laboratory findings (nonspecific laboratory parameters such as eosinophilia, muscle enzymes, and serology), and epidemiological investigations. New regulations laying down rules for official controls for Trichinella in meat in order to improve food safety for consumers have recently been released in Europe. The evidence that the disease can be monitored and to some extent controlled with a rigorous reporting and testing system in place should be motivation to expand appropriate programs worldwide.

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“…Illegal importation of uncontrolled meat from endemic to non-endemic countries resulted in outbreaks in Denmark, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom [71][72][73]. In countries such as Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, where pork consumption is forbidden by the Judaic and Muslim religions, outbreaks of trichinellosis have only been observed in specific populations who consumed pork from wild boars [74,75].…”

Section: Epidemiology and Transmissionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Neglected Bacterial and Parasitic Zoonoses of Tropical Countries

Kalambhe,

Wavhal

2024

Current Topics in Zoonoses

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Approximately 60% of human infectious diseases are zoonotic. Many of these zoonotic diseases are endemic in developing countries, adversely impacting people’s health and livelihood. Most of these endemic zoonoses are neglected because they affect explicitly the socioeconomically poor communities. Due to the endemic status, the diseases are often underreported and remain highly neglected. Despite knowing the fact that neglected zoonotic diseases (NZDs) add to a substantial socioeconomic burden of a country, it is difficult to assess the mortality and morbidity caused by the lack of diagnostic facilities, poor surveillance, inadequate veterinary or medical care, and at times underreported owing to undifferentiated clinical symptoms. However, most of these NZDs are preventable; hence, awareness of their epidemiology, transmission, prevention, and control measures is fundamental. Some of the critically neglected zoonotic diseases, such as anthrax, bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, cysticercosis, echinococcosis, toxoplasmosis, and trichinellosis, are discussed in this chapter

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Trichinellosis Outbreak

Cited by 21 publications

References 6 publications

New pieces of the Trichinella puzzle

New pieces of the Trichinella puzzle

Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Control of Trichinellosis

Neglected Bacterial and Parasitic Zoonoses of Tropical Countries

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