Human intestinal capillariasis in Thailand.

World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG
Prasert SaichuaNatthawut Kaewpitoon

Abstract

Intestinal capillariasis caused by Capillaria philippinensis appeared first in the Philippines and subsequently in Thailand, Japan, Iran, Egypt and Taiwan; major outbreaks have occurred in the Philippines and Thailand. This article reviews the epidemiology, history and sources of C. philippinensis infection in Thailand. The annual epidemiological surveillance reports indicated that 82 accumulated cases of intestinal capillariasis were found in Thailand from 1994-2006. That made Thailand a Capillaria-prevalent area. Sisaket, in northeast Thailand, was the first province which has reported intestinal capillariasis. Moreover, Buri Ram presented a high prevalence of intestinal capillariasis, totaling 24 cases from 1994-2006. About half of all cases have consumed raw or undercooked fish. However, even if the numbers of the intestinal capillariasis cases in Thailand is reduced, C. philippinensis infection cases are still reported. The improvement of personal hygiene, specifically avoiding consumption of undercooked fish and promoting a health education campaign are required. These strategies may minimize or eliminate C. philippinensis infection in Thailand.

References

Aug 1, 1979·International Journal for Parasitology·M Bhaibulaya, S Indra-Ngarm
Apr 1, 1992·Clinical Microbiology Reviews·J H Cross
Mar 1, 1992·Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology·M A el-Dib, R K Ali
Jul 1, 1992·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·G ChichinoM Scaglia
Jul 1, 1989·Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin. Reihe B. Journal of veterinary medicine. Series B·A Sangvaranond, H Zahner
Jul 1, 1987·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·N Hoghooghi-RadA Narenj-Zadeh
Nov 1, 1985·The Journal of Pathology·D R MorganC C Bird
Jan 1, 1972·Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·J H CrossJ J Dizon
Apr 1, 1993·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·S H LeeJ H Cross
Oct 8, 1999·European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology·D N AustinI M Murray-Lyon
Dec 13, 2000·International Journal for Parasitology·J McCarthy, T A Moore
Feb 27, 2004·Journal of Tropical Pediatrics·Hanaa el-KaraksyNadia el-Deeb
Jul 31, 2004·World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG·Ming-Jong BairKwok-Kuen Pang

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jan 4, 2013·PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases·Alessandra Queiroga GonçalvesPatricia Puccinelli Orlandi
Jan 11, 2012·The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·Rasha A H AttiaShereef Kamel
Mar 2, 2010·Parasitology International·Fidel Angel Núñez
Dec 18, 2013·Clinical Endoscopy·Minsu HaYang Suh Ku
Apr 29, 2015·Experimental Parasitology·Nadia A El-DibJose M Rubio
Dec 12, 2012·The Korean Journal of Parasitology·Woon Tae JungWoon-Mok Sohn
Jan 15, 2009·Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical·Eleuza Rodrigues MachadoJulia Maria Costa-Cruz
Sep 13, 2019·Vector Borne and Zoonotic Diseases·Diana RieboldEmil Christian Reisinger
Jun 14, 2020·Acta Parasitologica·Marwa A HassanAbeer Said Abdel-Ghany Al-Antably
Jun 6, 2012·Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology·P L VasanthaK Sai Leela
Sep 8, 2021·Journal of Travel Medicine·Carmel KasherBibiana Chazan

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
F DrondaR Lopez-Velez
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Filipe A Carvalho-CostaMárcio N Bóia
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved