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Echinostomiasis, a foodborne parasitic disease, is expanding globally due to changing eating habits and international trade. Understanding its transmission is crucial for public health, as this neglected disease affects more populations than previously thought.

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  • * Parasitology
  • * Infectious Diseases
  • * Public Health

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  • * Echinostomiasis is an intestinal foodborne parasitic disease caused by Echinostomatidae trematodes.
  • * Human infection occurs through consuming raw or undercooked contaminated intermediate hosts like molluscs, fish, crustaceans, and amphibians.
  • * Historically neglected, echinostomiasis is increasingly recognized as a growing public health concern beyond traditional endemic areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To provide a comprehensive review of human echinostomiasis.
  • * To highlight the expanding geographical distribution and at-risk populations.
  • * To emphasize the need for improved understanding of intestinal trematode infections.

Main Methods:

  • * Literature review of existing studies on echinostomiasis.
  • * Analysis of factors influencing disease distribution, including eating habits and global trade.
  • * Synthesis of information on biology, epidemiology, pathogenicity, clinical aspects, diagnosis, treatment, and control.

Main Results:

  • * Echinostomiasis distribution is influenced by consumption patterns of contaminated food sources.
  • * Factors like international markets, transportation, and evolving dietary habits contribute to its spread.
  • * The disease is no longer confined to low-income regions and affects a broader demographic.

Conclusions:

  • * Echinostomiasis is an emerging global health issue requiring renewed attention.
  • * Understanding and monitoring eating habits are critical for controlling its spread.
  • * Further research and public health interventions are necessary to address the expanding threat of echinostomiasis.