Zoonotic transmission of intestinal helminths in southeast Asia: Implications for control and elimination

Molecular identification of Trichuris trichiura and Hymenolepis diminuta in long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in Lopburi, Thailand

“…The results of the current study suggested that proper sanitation and personal hygiene should be encouraged for local residents and tourists to reduce the risk of zoonotic transmission of T. trichiura from NHPs, since there has been a report of the circulation of Trichuris species between humans and NHPs [ 3 ]. Furthermore, this parasite is a major zoonotic intestinal helminth in Southeast Asia, and the highest prevalence of human trichuriasis has been reported in this region [ 1 ].…”

“…The molecular characterization of both parasites is recommended since microscopic examination is insufficient for species identification. Precise diagnosis of zoonotic parasites is necessary for disease surveillance, control, and elimination programs [ 1 ]. Although the prevalence of these parasites in the current study was low, the identification of both helminths might indicate the potential of zoonotic transmission in this area.…”

“…Characterization of these parasites from humans and NPHs living in a shared area is needed to quantify the transmission between humans and NHPs. Moreover, investigations of H. diminuta in rodents in the same location as long-tailed macaques seem necessary because rodents are the main definitive host of this parasite [ 1 ], and studies have found this parasite in rodents in Mexico and Malaysia [ 14 , 23 ].…”

“…Parasitic infections caused by intestinal helminths in humans are ubiquitous in distribution and constitute a major part of neglected tropical diseases [ 1 ]. Trichuris spp.…”

Insights into geohelminth contamination in Bangladesh: feasibility of a modified diagnostic method and prevalence study

“…In tropical climatic conditions with moist and sandy loam favors the survive of heminths eggs for a long period, varying from several months to years (Etewa et al, 2016) and promote the emergence of infection. Moreover, high fecundity strategy of most helminths species increases their chances for transmission to the next hosts (Betson et al, 2020;Bethony et al, 2006). Moreover, most of the helminths have thick-shelled eggs that resist adverse conditions like dehydration and chemicals exposure, that allow them long-term survival (Paquet et al, 2007).…”