The first report on cystic echinococcosis in a cat caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (G1)

2011 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 391-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.V. Konyaev ◽  
T. Yanagida ◽  
M.V. Ivanov ◽  
V.V. Ruppel ◽  
Y. Sako ◽  
...  

AbstractA case of cystic echinococcosis (CE) in a domestic cat is described from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Ultrasonography showed numerous cysts with hyperechoic walls and anechoic contents within the cat's abdominal cavity. Molecular identification based on mitochondrial DNA genes indicated that the causative agent was Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (G1 strain). This is the first report of CE in a cat caused by E. granulosus sensu stricto with molecular confirmation.

2021 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 747-750
Author(s):  
Héctor Gabriel Avila ◽  
Andrea Maglioco ◽  
María Laura Gertiser ◽  
María Paula Ferreyra ◽  
Francisco Ferrari ◽  
...  

1970 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 54-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
DD Joshi ◽  
H Yamasaki

Introduction: Cystic echinococcosis/hydatidosis is a cyclo-anthropozoonotic disease (parasitic infestation) of herbivorous animals and human caused by larval stage of Echinococcus tapeworm, belonging to the family Taeniidae. Dogs and some wild carnivores like foxes are definitive hosts harbouring worms in their intestine while herbivorous animals and man are intermediate host. Human acts as the dead-end host of the parasite. It is known that cystic echinococcosis in humans and pigs is prevalent in Nepal. Methods: This study was carried out in Kathmandu valley pig rearing areas. Two cysts found in the pig pancreas were examined by histopathology and molecular analysis. Results: In the histopathological examination, the laminated layers of the cystic walls were strongly stained with PAS, and protoscoleces were observed in the cyst. In the present study, it was first confirmed that two hydatid cysts found in pigs were identified as Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto (sheep strain, E. granulosus G1) by mitochondrial DNA analysis. Conclusions: Molecular analysis is indispensable not only for studying Echinococcus species associated with pathogenicity and clinical manifestation, but also for molecular epidemiology. Keywords: Echinococcosis; Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto; sheep strain; histopathology; mitochondrial DNA analysis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/joim.v32i3.4961 Journal of Institute of Medicine, December, 2010; 32:3 54-58


2019 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Ohiolei ◽  
H.-B. Yan ◽  
L. Li ◽  
C. Isaac ◽  
B.-Q. Fu ◽  
...  

Abstract Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto is regarded to have the highest zoonotic potential of all Echinococcus taxa. Globally, human infection due to this species constitutes over 88.44% of the total cystic echinococcosis (CE) burden. Here, we report a CE infection in a Nigerian camel caused by E. granulosus G1 genotype. To the best of our knowledge, this report is the first encounter of the G1 genotype in the West Africa sub-region where the G6 genotype is reportedly prevalent, suggesting that the epidemiology of this highly zoonotic group could have a wider host range and distribution in the sub-region, and emphasizes the need for further investigation into the genetic diversity of Echinococcus spp. in Nigeria and across the sub-region.


Author(s):  
Daniel Jarovsky ◽  
Clarissa Rodrigues da Silva Brito ◽  
Danieli Urach Monteiro ◽  
Maria Isabel de Azevedo ◽  
Sônia de Avila Botton ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 116 (11) ◽  
pp. 3077-3085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusłan Sałamatin ◽  
Jerzy Kowal ◽  
Paweł Nosal ◽  
Sławomir Kornaś ◽  
Danuta Cielecka ◽  
...  

Parasitology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 143 (8) ◽  
pp. 1026-1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. ALVAREZ ROJAS ◽  
D. EBI ◽  
C. G. Gauci ◽  
J. P. SCHEERLINCK ◽  
M. WASSERMANN ◽  
...  

SUMMARYEchinococcus granulosus (sensu lato) is now recognized as an assemblage of cryptic species, which differ considerably in morphology, development, host specificity (including infectivity/pathogenicity for humans) and other aspects. One of these species, E. granulosus sensu stricto (s.s.), is now clearly identified as the principal agent causing cystic echinococcosis in humans. Previous studies of a small section of the cox1 and nadh1 genes identified two variants of E. granulosus s.s. to be present in Australia; however, no further work has been carried out to characterize the microdiversity of the parasite in its territory. We have analysed the sequence of the full length of the cox1 gene (1609 bp) from 37 isolates of E. granulosus from different hosts and geographic regions of Australia. The analysis shows that seven haplotypes of E. granulosus s.s. not previously described were found, together with five haplotypes known to be present in other parts of the world, including the haplotype EG01 which is widespread and present in all endemic regions. These data extend knowledge related to the geographical spread and host range of E. granulosus s.s. in a country such as Australia in which the parasite established around 200 years ago.


Parasitology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 147 (9) ◽  
pp. 949-956 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Ali ◽  
E. Martinez ◽  
P. Duran ◽  
M. A. Seláez ◽  
M. Barragan ◽  
...  

AbstractCystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by a complex of species known as Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. CE is endemic in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and the South part of Brazil. In contrast, little is known regarding the presence of CE in Bolivia. In this study, 35 cysts isolated from livestock (mostly from the Department of La Paz) and 3 from humans (La Paz, Oruro and Potosi) were genetically characterized analysing the sequence of the cox1 gene (1609 bp). In total, 30 cysts (from La Paz, Cochabamba and Beni) were characterized as E. granulosus sensu stricto (3 fertile and 4 non-fertile cysts from sheep, 8 fertile and 12 non-fertile cysts from cattle and 3 fertile cysts from humans). A detailed analysis of the cox1 haplotypes of E. granulosus s.s. is included. Echinococcus ortleppi (G5) was found in 5 fertile cysts from cattle (from La Paz and Cochabamba). Echinococcus intermedius (G7) was identified in 3 fertile cysts from pigs (from Santa Cruz). Additionally, E. granulosus s.s. was detected in 4 dog faecal samples, while E. ortleppi was present in other two dog faecal samples. The implications of these preliminary results in the future implementation of control measures are discussed.


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