scholarly journals The autochthonous cases of acute opisthorchiasis in the Moscow region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandr Bronstein ◽  
Svetlana Burova ◽  
Nikolay Malishev ◽  
Irina Davidova
Keyword(s):  
Egg Production ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Raw Fish ◽  
Special Studies ◽  
Abdominal Quadrant

Acute stages of parasitic diseases are rare diagnosed and therefore, clinicians have limited knowledge of their clinical features. We describe five autochtnonous acute cases of opisthorchiasis in Moscow region acquired from eating raw ides (L. idus). The most frequent clinical symptoms were febrile, eosinophilic syndrome with cholestasis. The patients were positive for IgG antibodies to O.felineus . Eggs of O.felineus were found in one patient. As egg production O.felineus starts 1 month after exposure and opisthorchiasis cases in Moscow region have low numbers of worms, the sensitivity of microscopy is low. Therefore we consider opisthorchiasis in all patients of unexplained acute fever, pain in upper right abdominal quadrant, and eosinophilia with cholestasis, when patients confirm the ingestion of raw fish. We recommend one day of praziquantel 25 mg/kg TID to patients infected with O.felineus. In previous publications describing the autochtnonous cases of opisthorchiasis in Moscow region the authors supposed that cases of local infection will be found again in Moscow region, and this is just a matter of time. The cases reported here confirm that this infection is endemic in Moscow region. The local people living close to rivers especially those who eat raw fish are at risk of infection O. felineus. There is a clear need to undertake special studies pertaining to the ways of promoting people living in Moscow region become aware of opisthorchiasis and to be motivated in preventive measures and treatment.

scholarly journals АCUTE INFECTION OF OPISTHORCHIS FELINEUS IN MOSCOW: CASES FROM DELIVERED FISH AND CASES IN TOURISTS TRAVELLED TO ENDEMIC REGIONS IN RUSSIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
A. M. Bronshtejn ◽  
S. S. Kozlov ◽  
N. A. Malyshev ◽  
S. V. Burova ◽  
M. S. Maksimova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Moscow Region ◽  
Abramis Brama ◽  
Opisthorchis Felineus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Raw Fish ◽  
Leuciscus Idus

We describe the human acute opisthorchiasis outbreaks in Moscow region acquired from eating raw Leuciscus idus, Abramis brama and Aspius aspius in 10 patiens: 5 delivered fish from Tyumen and Sverdlovsk regions and 5 – from fish during their travelling to Tomsk and Astrakhan regions. Although, 18 people had identical history of consumption raw fish 10 had clinical symptoms of which the most frequent one was febrile eosinophilic syndrome. Other 8 people had no clinical symptoms. Eggs of O.felineus were found in 10 patients. Due to risk of cholangiocarcinoma in patients infected with O.felineus we recommend one day of praziquantel 25 mg/kg TID. Although opisthorchiasis is not frequently reported in Moscow region, it should be considered in cases of unexplained acute febrile eosinophilic syndrome with cholestasis, especially when patients confirm the ingestion of raw fish.

Современные методы дезинвазии осадка сточных вод

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Shakhrai ◽  
N. Dobrynina ◽  
T. Priimak
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Wastewater Sludge ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Wastewater Disposal ◽  
Judicial Decisions ◽  
Regulatory Documents ◽  
Environmental Objects ◽  
Water And Wastewater ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Rules Set

Организации водопроводно-канализационного хозяйства в рамках технологических процессов водоотведения должны обеспечивать дезинвазию очищенных сточных вод и осадков, образующихся в результате их очистки. В соответствии с пунктом 1.2 СанПиН 3.2.3215-14 Профилактика паразитарных болезней на территории РФ , санитарные правила устанавливают требования к комплексу организационных, санитарно-противоэпидемических (профилактических) мероприятий, проведение которых направлено на предупреждение возникновения и распространения паразитарных заболеваний. Проведена оценка нормативных документов по дезинвазии объектов окружающей среды, а также решений по судебным делам в части ее проведения. Выявлены разногласия в документах по проведению дезинвазии, в связи с чем направлены обращения в различные организации с предложением гармонизировать правила с целью исключения разночтений. Изучены индустриальные методы дезинвазии осадка сточных вод. Показано, что происходит необоснованное навязывание препарата Бингсти .Within the frames of the wastewater disposal processes water and wastewater utilities shall provide for the disinvasion of effluents and wastewater sludge generated in the process of wastewater treatment. In accordance with paragraph 1.2 of SanPiN 3.2.3215-14 Prevention of parasitic diseases in the territory of the Russian Federation , the sanitary rules set out the requirements for a comprehensive set of organizational, sanitary and anti-epidemic (preventive) measures, that are aimed at preventing the occurrence and spread of parasitic diseases. The assessment of regulatory documents on the disinvasion of environmental objects, as well as judicial decisions regarding its implementation, was carried out. Controversies were revealed in the regulatory documents, and appeals were sent to various organizations with a proposal to harmonize the rules in order to exclude discrepancies. Industrial methods for disinvasion of wastewater sludge were studied. It is shown that there is an unreasonable aggressive selling of Bingsti ineffective product.

scholarly journals Resuming professional football (soccer) during the COVID-19 pandemic in a country with high infection rates: a prospective cohort study

2021 ◽  
pp. bjsports-2020-103724
Author(s):  
Yorck Olaf Schumacher ◽  
Montassar Tabben ◽  
Khalid Hassoun ◽  
Asmaa Al Marwani ◽  
Ibrahim Al Hussein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
High Infection

ObjectivesThe risk of viral transmission associated with contact sports such as football (soccer) during the COVID-19 pandemic is unknown. The aim of this study was to describe the infective and immune status of professional football players, team staff and league officials over a truncated football season resumed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in a country with high infection rates and to investigate the clinical symptoms related to COVID-19 infection in professional football players.MethodsProspective cohort study of 1337 football players, staff and officials during a truncated football season (9 weeks) with a tailored infection control programme based on preventive measures and regular SARS-CoV-2 PCR swab testing (every 3–5 days) combined with serology testing for immunity (every 4 weeks). Clinical symptoms in positive participants were recorded using a 26-item, Likert-Scale-based scoring system.ResultsDuring the study period, 85 subjects returned positive (cycle threshold (cT) ≤30) or reactive (30<cT<40) PCR tests, of which 36 were players. The infection rate was consistent with that of the general population during the same time period. More than half of infected subjects were asymptomatic, and the remaining had only mild symptoms with no one requiring hospitalisation. Symptom severity was associated with lower cT values. Social contacts and family were the most common sources of infection, and no infection could be traced to training or matches. Of the 36 infected players, 15 presented positive serology during the study period.ConclusionFootball played outdoors involving close contact between athletes represents a limited risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe illness when preventive measures are in place.

scholarly journals Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies and their association with clinical symptoms of COVID-19 in Estonia (KoroSero-EST-1 study)

Vaccine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piia Jõgi ◽  
Hiie Soeorg ◽  
Diana Ingerainen ◽  
Mari Soots ◽  
Freddy Lättekivi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Igg Antibodies

Risk factors associated with toxoplasmosis and toxocariasis in populations of children from nine cities in southern Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Marchioro ◽  
C.M. Colli ◽  
É.C. Ferreira ◽  
B.M. Viol ◽  
S.M. Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Parasite Control ◽  
Igg Antibodies ◽  
Positive Serology ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Epidemiological Factors

AbstractThis study investigated the epidemiological factors that contribute to the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara spp. in children from Paraná state, Brazil. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to T. gondii were detected using indirect immunofluorescence, and IgG antibodies to Toxocara were detected using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. For each individual, a questionnaire was completed that contained epidemiological and clinical data. The data analysis was performed using multiple logistic regression. Of the 544 children investigated, 3.2% presented co-infection with T. gondii and Toxocara spp. Of this total, 7.4% were positive for antibodies to T. gondii, and 25% were positive for antibodies to Toxocara spp. The presence of antibodies to Toxocara spp. increased the risk of T. gondii infection (P= 0.029). Children who were 1–8 years of age were less infected by T. gondii than those who were 9–12 years of age. The variables that influenced positivity for anti-Toxocara spp. were the origin of the children and contact with sand. Children with positive serology for Toxocara spp. presented more eosinophilia compared with those with non-reactive serology. Infection with both parasites reveals the need for preventive measures, such as guidance about modes of infection, parasite control and monitoring recreational areas.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding malaria among residents of rural Mangalore, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 231
Author(s):  
Animesh Gupta ◽  
Aishwarya Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Malaria is one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases worldwide and India has fourth highest number of malaria cases and deaths in the world. Prevention of the disease through better knowledge and awareness is the appropriate way to keep the disease away and remain healthy. Thus, the present study was aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding malaria among residents of Mangalore.Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted among residents in Mangalore. The data was collected by using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire which include socio-demographic data, basic knowledge about malaria, transmission and preventive measures and health seeking behaviour regarding malaria through interview method.Results: Almost 98.4% respondents heard of malaria disease and 96% respondents had knowledge that malaria is caused by mosquito bite. Even, majority (72%) of respondents knew that malaria can be fatal. Regarding the symptoms of malaria, 52.4% respondents mentioned fever with chills and 11.6% respondents don’t know about malarial symptoms.Conclusions: Majority of the respondents were familiar with the malaria symptoms, mode of transmission and vector control measures. They had good knowledge of malaria disease and good practices of malaria control measures.

scholarly journals Distribution of trichostrongylosis of geese on the territory of Poltava region

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (97) ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
V. О. Yevstafieva ◽  
Y. S. Starodub
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Tract ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
Invasive Diseases ◽  
Trichostrongylus Tenuis ◽  
Poultry Farming

Successful development of poultry farming can be achieved not only as a result of the creation of highly productive new breeds of geese, the improvement of diets for nutrients, but also in the conditions of stable epizootic well-being of infectious and invasive diseases. Parasitic diseases of domestic waterfowl account for a large proportion of other diseases and cause significant damage to geese farming. Among helminthiases of geese, infections caused by nematodes parasitizing in the gastrointestinal tract of birds, in particular Trichostrongylus tenuis, are quite common. The aim of this study was to study the distribution of trichostrongylosis among populations of domestic geese in the territory of Poltava region, Ukraine (Velyka Bahachka, Hlobyne, Hrebinka, Zinkiv, Karlivka, Poltava, Myrhorod, Shyshaky districts). The conducted scatoscopical studies showed that the average extensity and intensity of trichostrongylosic infestation was respectively 22.9 % and 89.7 ± 8.2 eggs per 1 g of poultry feces. Invasiveness in the region studied ranged from 17.2 to 26.7 % and from 20 to 380 eggs per 1 g of feces. At the same time, it was found out that the degree of affliction of domestic geese by the agent of trichostrongylosis in farms with different capacity and technology of keeping was significantly different. In individual farms and farms, the extensity and intensity of the invasion of geese is higher (24.4 % and 97.7 ± 10.7 eggs per 1 g of feces) than in the specialized geese farms (16.1 % and 70.3 ± 15.1 eggs in 1 g of feces). It has been found that goose trichostrongylosis is more frequently present in the mixinvasions of the digestive canal of the bird along with protosooses and nematodoses. Extensity of mixinvasions reaches 18.1 %, which is 78.9 % of the total number of patients at geese trichostrongylosis. Extensity of trichostrongylosic mono-invasion was 4.8 % (21.1 % of the total invasion of T. tenuis birds). The results of the conducted studies lead to a further, deeper study of the issues of epizootic features of trichostrongylosis of geese, taking into account the seasonal and age dynamics of invasion, as well as the effectiveness of therapeutic and preventive measures.

scholarly journals Occurrence of infectious laringotracheitis on farms in Vojvodina

2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Dusan Orlic ◽  
Milos Kapetanov ◽  
Mira Kovacevic ◽  
Maja Velhner ◽  
Dragica Stojanovic
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Clinical Observation ◽  
Virus Isolation ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Serological Tests

For over 10 years infectious laringotracheitis has occurred rarely in Vojvodina. In such situations morbidity was 40% and mortality was 16%. Drop in egg production was over 30% and after 4 weeks egg production returned to normal. After the disappearance of clinical symptoms and after 30 days of quarantine and disinfection of eggs with formaldehyde and 5% hydrogen peroxide there was no appearance of the disease in hatched chickens. Clinical observation and pathohistology results are valuable proof for diagnosis of ILT. Diagnosis of ILT should be confirmed by virus isolation or applying serological tests such as ELISA on sera from diseased chickens.

scholarly journals Infestations Myxobolus sp. in Gills Koi (Cyprinus carpio) That No Clinical Symptoms

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Zulkifli ◽  
Novia Christi Prihartini
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Ornamental Fish ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Ornamental Fish Trade ◽  
The Right ◽  
Fish Trade

Ornamental fish trade between regions in Indonesia allows the transfer of disease, especially if the disease does not show clinical symptoms in fish traded. Koi fish in Tahuna, North Sulawesi, mostly come from the area of ​​East Java, which is one area with many cases of myxobolusis. In addition, the potential for parasitic diseases that come along when koi fish are brought between areas cannot be avoided, because the examination of parasites, especially Myxobolus sp. no longer listed in the regulation as a quarantine inspection requirement. The purpose of this study was to see the Myxobolus sp infestation that infected koi in Tahuna, North Sulawesi, although there were no clinical symptoms using conventional techniques and histopathology. The results of the examination showed Myxobolus spore infestation on the gills of the koi, although the amount was not much, both conventional and histopathological techniques. This shows that our level of awareness of the types of parasites that can infect fish is still lacking. Myxobolus sp is only transmitted through the spore stage back and forth; there is no horizontal or vertical transmission in fish or tubifex T worm populations. More knowledge regarding the life cycle of the Myxobolus sp. in order to obtain the right handling to deal with outbreaks, especially water quality management at the location of the cultivation.

Covid-19: the role of infection control in protecting the healthcare workersin Viet Nam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinh Binh Tran
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Viet Nam ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Work Pressure

Protecting healthcare workers (HCWs) is a top priority in COVID-19 pandemic at this time. HCWs who carry the pathogens will increase the risk of infecting their patients, their colleagues as well as the community. Therefore, HCWs must follow the guidance of preventive measures issued by the Ministry of Health to ensure safety, although that means they have to work under uncomfortable condition. That is the reason why the role of surveillance and assessment the risk of infection is extremely critical. Only with regular and continuous supervision, with instructions and reminders, can HCWs effectively prevent the COVID-19 infection, especially while being under intensity - work pressure of the current situation.

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