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Fish- and shellfish--borne trematode infections in Canada

B R Dixon1, R B Flohr

  • 1Food Directorate, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Food-borne trematode infections, common in Southeast Asia, pose risks globally due to food trade and consumption. Increased awareness is crucial for prevention and control of these parasitic infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Parasitology
  • Public Health
  • Food Safety

Background:

  • Food-borne trematode infections are prevalent globally, especially in Southeast Asia.
  • These infections are often underestimated by public health bodies and consumers.
  • Poor sanitation and food preparation practices facilitate transmission in endemic areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing risk of food-borne trematode infections in non-endemic countries.
  • To examine the role of international trade in disease spread.
  • To emphasize the need for increased public and regulatory awareness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on food-borne trematode epidemiology.
  • Analysis of import data for fish and shellfish into Canada.

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  • Examination of current inspection protocols for imported food products.

    • Main Results:

    • Imported fish and shellfish from endemic regions pose a risk due to potential presence of infective parasites.
    • Current inspection methods may not detect all parasitic contamination.
    • Infections in Canada are linked to immigrants and consumption of ethnic dishes.

    Conclusions:

    • International travel and ethnic food consumption increase infection risk for all populations.
    • Native trematode species in North America also cause human illness.
    • Enhanced awareness and control strategies are necessary to mitigate food-borne trematode risks.