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Emerging foodborne trematodiasis.

Jennifer Keiser1, Jürg Utzinger

  • 1Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel, Switzerland. jennifer.keiser@unibas.ch

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|December 2, 2005
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Foodborne trematodiasis is a growing health concern, especially in Asia. Living near freshwater and aquaculture expansion significantly increase infection risks from these parasitic worms.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Parasitology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Foodborne trematodiasis is an emerging global health issue, prevalent in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific.
  • Millions are at risk from infections like Clonorchis sinensis, Paragonimus spp., Fasciola spp., and Opisthorchis spp.
  • Proximity to freshwater bodies is a key determinant of infection risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the life cycle and determinants of foodborne trematodiasis.
  • To examine the link between habitation proximity to freshwater and infection risk.
  • To identify aquaculture expansion as a significant risk factor for emerging foodborne trematodiasis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the complex life cycle of foodborne trematodes.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on at-risk populations.

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  • Examination of aquaculture development trends in endemic regions.

    • Main Results:

    • Residents near freshwater have a 2.15-fold higher risk of trematode infections.
    • Aquaculture growth is identified as a primary driver for the emergence of foodborne trematodiasis.
    • Significant at-risk populations identified for specific foodborne trematodes.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the life cycle and determinants is crucial for control.
    • Sustainable control strategies for foodborne trematodiasis are needed.
    • Addressing aquaculture practices is vital for mitigating future risks.