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Journal article
Zoonotic helminths – why the challenge remains
Journal of helminthology, Vol.97, e21
2023
PMID: 36790130
Abstract
Helminth zoonoses remain a global problem to public health and the economy of many countries. Polymerase chain reaction-based techniques and sequencing have resolved many taxonomic issues and are now essential to understanding the epidemiology of helminth zoonotic infections and the ecology of the causative agents. This is clearly demonstrated from research on Echinococcus (echinococcosis) and Trichinella (trichinosis). Unfortunately, a variety of anthropogenic factors are worsening the problems caused by helminth zoonoses. These include cultural factors, urbanization and climate change. Wildlife plays an increasingly important role in the maintenance of many helminth zoonoses making surveillance and control increasingly difficult. The emergence or re-emergence of helminth zoonoses such as Ancylostoma ceylanicum, Toxocara, Dracunculus and Thelazia exacerbate an already discouraging scenario compounding the control of a group of long neglected diseases.
Details
- Title
- Zoonotic helminths – why the challenge remains
- Authors/Creators
- RCA Thompson
- Publication Details
- Journal of helminthology, Vol.97, e21
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Identifiers
- 991005585963707891
- Copyright
- © 2023 The Author(s).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- College of Environmental and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 1.163 Parasitology - General
- 1.163.1106 Echinococcosis
- Web Of Science research areas
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- ESI research areas
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