scholarly journals Two Helminthic Cases of Human Mummy Remains from Joseon-Period Graves in Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-152
Author(s):  
Chang Seok Oh ◽  
Hyejin Lee ◽  
Jieun Kim ◽  
Jong Ha Hong ◽  
Soon Chul Cha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Human Remains ◽  
Parasite Infection ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Joseon Dynasty ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Human Mummy ◽  
Existing Data

Our previous research on coprolite specimens from the mummies of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910 CE) has revealed various species of parasite eggs. Herein, we added 2 new helminthic cases of human remains from Joseon-period graves in the Republic of Korea (Korea). The organic materials precipitated on the hip bones of 2 half-mummied cases (Goryeong and Gwangmyeong cases) were collected, rehydrated, and examined by a microscope. In the sample from Goryeong-gun (gun=County), ova of <i>Trichuris trichiura, Clonorchis sinensis</i>, and <i>Metagonimus</i> spp. were detected, and eggs of <i>T. trichiura</i> and <i>A. lumbricoides</i> were found from the sample of Gwangmyeong-si (si=City). By adding this outcome to the existing data pool, we confirm our previous estimates of Joseon-period parasite infection rates. The overall rates of <i>A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura</i>, and <i>C. sinensis</i> decreased dramatically from Joseon to the modern period. In Goryeong mummy specimen, we also found <i>Metagonimus</i> spp. eggs that has rarely been detected in archaeological samples so far.

INTESTINAL PARASITE INFECTION, CHANGE OF COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT, RELATED FACTORS OF PATIENT IN HUE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

2017 ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
Xuan Tuan Anh Dinh ◽  
Nu Phuong Anh Ton
Keyword(s):  
Blood Count ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Intestinal Parasite ◽  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Parasite Infection ◽  
Trichuris Trichiura ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Mild Anemia ◽  
Parasite Infections

Introduction: Intestinal parasite infections still are very common in Vietnam and have special cause serious consequences for human health. Mastery on the prevalence of them should be done. Materials and methods: A cross session with monitoring study were carried out to use the wet mount direct examination, Kato technique and the complete blood count for evaluation the rate of intestinal parasite infections in 590 patients attending to the Parasitology Department in Hue University Hospital. We also interviewed them to reveal their life’s hygienic condition, knowledge and risk behaviour of intestinal parasite infections. Result: The rate of soil transmitted intestinal helminth was 14.1%. Primarily, patients were infected: hookworm (8.5%), Trichiuris trichiura (4.3%) and then Clonorchis sinensis 0.9%. Being 100% of patients infected with Clonorchis sinensis had eosinophile increased and decreased significantly after 1 month of treatment response. Being 53% of patients infected with hookworm and/or Trichuris trichiura had eosinophils increased, and decrease to the normal after 1 month of treatment response. Only patients, who were infected with hookworm and/or Trichiuris trichiura, had a mild anemia, the rate of cases had mild anemia: hookworm 18.8%, Trichuris trichiura 13.3%. The rate of risk behavior of intesstinal parasite infection were: no hand washing before eating and after defecation, unregular anthelmintic treatment, eating raw beef, pork, and fish. Conclusion: Intestinal parasite infections in patients attending to the Hue University Hospital were mainly hookworm, Trichuris trichiura and Clonorchis sinensis. Increasing the eosinophils or decreasing the hemoglobin values or mild anemia is the signs of intestinal parasitic diseases. To prevention of intestinal helminth infection, it should be eating well cooking dishes, washing hands totally and regular anthelmintic treatment. Key words: Nematodes, trematodes, eosinophilia, anemia

scholarly journals Multiplex PCR assay for the identification of eight Anopheles species belonging to the Hyrcanus, Barbirostris and Lindesayi groups

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Woo Jun Bang ◽  
Heung Chul Kim ◽  
Jihun Ryu ◽  
Hyeon Seung Lee ◽  
So Youn Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiplex Pcr ◽  
Molecular Identification ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Diagnostic System ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Its2 Region ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Pcr Assay ◽  
Multiplex Pcr Assay ◽  
The Republic

Abstract Background Genus Anopheles mosquitoes are the primary vectors of human malaria, which is a serious threat to public health worldwide. To reduce the spread of malaria and identify the malaria infection rates in mosquitoes, accurate species identification is needed. Malaria re-emerged in 1993 in the Republic of Korea (ROK), with numbers peaking in 2004 before decreasing to current levels. Eight Anopheles species (Anopheles sinensis, Anopheles pullus, Anopheles belenrae, Anopheles lesteri, Anopheles kleini, Anopheles sineroides, Anopheles koreicus, Anopheles lindesayi) are distributed throughout Korea. Members of the Anopheles Hyrcanus group currently cannot be identified morphologically. The other species of Anopheles can be identified morphologically, except when specimens are damaged in traps. The purpose of this study was to develop a rapid and accurate method for simultaneous molecular identification of the eight Anopheles species present in the ROK. Methods Anopheles spp. used in this study were collected near/in the demilitarized zone in ROK, where most malaria cases are reported. DNA from 165 of the Anopheles specimens was used to develop a multiplex PCR assay. The internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region of each species was sequenced and analysed for molecular identification. Results DNA from a total of 165 Anopheles specimens was identified to species using a multiplex diagnostic system. These included: 20 An. sinensis, 21 An. koreicus, 17 An. lindesayi, 25 An. kleini, 11 An. lesteri, 22 An. sineroides, 23 An. belenrae, and 26 An. pullus. Each species was clearly distinguished by electrophoresis as follows: 1,112 bp for An. sinensis; 925 bp for An. koreicus; 650 bp for An. lindesayi; 527 bp for An. kleini; 436 bp for An. lesteri; 315 bp for An. sineroides; 260 bp for An. belenrae; and, 157 bp for An. pullus. Conclusion A multiplex PCR assay was developed to identify Anopheles spp. distributed in ROK. This method can be used to accurately identify Anopheles species that are difficult to identify morphologically to determine species distributions and malaria infection rates.

scholarly journals Prostorno planiranje u Dubrovačko-neretvanskoj županiji

Geoadria ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Jure Marić
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Urban Plan ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Physical Data ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Regional Plan ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Different Sources

Dubrovnik-Neretva County (area 9,272.37 sq km, population 122,870 in 2001) is the southernmost county of the Republic of Croatia and it is territorially divided into 22 units of local government and self-government. Characteristics and specifics of regional planning in Dubrovnik-Neretva County which considerably influenced historical and geographical as well as socio-economic development of the aforementioned area were analyzed on the grounds of field researches and analysis of different sources of physical data and available documents concerning regional planning (all levels of planning were studied). Regional planning in this area dates from the 1272 Statute of Dubrovnik, but Regional Plan of the Southern Adriatic (1964-1968) and General Urban Plan of Dubrovnik from 1969 are considered to be the beginning of the modern period of planning.

BRUCELLOSIS: A LONG AND COSTLY WAY TO FIGHT. WHY?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1250-1259
Author(s):  
G.G. Absatirov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Topical Issue ◽  
Operational Analysis ◽  
Immunological Status ◽  
The Past ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Epizootic Process ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
State Programs

The materials of the article are devoted to a highly topical issue - epizootological and epidemic manifestations of brucellosis and trends in their development in the modern period in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Despite the measures taken by the Government, the epizootic situation and the problem of eliminating brucellosis over the past 20 years continues to be tense and remains relevant for the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health. Over the years of independence in the republic, several state programs to fight and prevent brucellosis have been developed and approved in the format of the Rules for the fight and prevention of the disease. On the basis of a retrospective and operational analysis of state programs for controlling and preventing brucellosis, using serological and factor monitoring, as well as monitoring the immunological status, as well as organization and implementation of antiepizootic measures, an analysis of the above measures is presented, the risks and causes of the onset and spread of the disease are indicated on the territory of the regions. The factors influencing the epizootic process of brucellosis, systemic deficiencies in the organization and implementation of antiepizootic measures aimed at the links of the epizootic chain, the mechanism of isolating the source of infection and its neutralization are shown. Based on the results of the study, measures are proposed to correct the diagnosis and specific prevention of brucellosis, as well as the need for effective coordination in organizing and conducting anti-brucellosis measures.

scholarly journals Symbolika i znaczenie konia w kulturze i sztuce na przestrzeni wieków

2020 ◽  
pp. 373-387
Author(s):  
Arleta Witek
Keyword(s):  
Early Modern ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Early Modern Period ◽  
Ancient Greece ◽  
Horse Riding ◽  
Modern Period ◽  
Social Meanings ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Middle Ages

In the ancient times horse riding took over the heart of aristocracy. The horse was considered as a unique creation, which was a representation of noble origin. In ancient Greece, the rider was identified with a warrior. Around the horses appeared a lot of political and social meanings, especially important in the Middle Ages and the early modern period. An important role, that horses used to have in the society, was reflected in the art: painting and sculpture. The Republic of the Nobles was a country that loved horses more than others, gave them new symbols and meanings.

scholarly journals Pandemic Communication: Information Seeking, Evaluation, and Self-Protective Behaviors in Vietnam and the Republic of Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Audra Diers-Lawson ◽  
Sophie Johnson ◽  
Teela Clayton ◽  
Riko Kimoto ◽  
Bach Xuan Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Protective Behaviors ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
The Public ◽  
Theory Evaluation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Individual

Saliou (Eur J Epidemiol, 1994, 10 (4), 515–517) argued that pandemics are special kinds of crises and requires the public health sector to focus on: 1) reducing uncertainty, 2) rumor mitigation, and 3) ensuring the public reduces their risk of contracting the disease. With this as a backdrop, the central aim of this research is to better understand the connections between public information seeking, evaluation, and self-protective behaviors in the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on a comparison between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam to provide insights into the influence of the individual, institutional, and information factors influencing people’s experience with COVID-19. Thus, there are two major contributions of this study. First, it provides a cross-theory evaluation of the factors that contribute to information seeking, evaluation, and self-protective behaviors. Second, the study identifies potentially critical differences in information seeking, evaluation, and self-protective behaviors based on acute disease reproduction in countries with a successful pandemic suppression history. Findings suggest that in countries where there are high levels of trust and satisfaction even small changes in the infection rates lead to different information seeking and self-protective behaviors.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Clonorchis sinensis Infection among Residents along 5 Major Rivers in the Republic of Korea

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Il Jeong ◽  
Hee-Eun Shin ◽  
Sang-Eun Lee ◽  
Hyeng-Il Cheun ◽  
Jung-Won Ju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clonorchis Sinensis ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
The Republic

scholarly journals Family factors and Helicobacter pylori infection in schoolchildren in the Republic of Tuva with a high prevalence of gastric cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Tamara V. Polivanova ◽  
Vitaliy A. Vshivkov
Keyword(s):  
Infection Rate ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Bacterial Invasion ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
H Pylori ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To study the prevalence of H. pylori in Tuva schoolchildren with gastrointestinal manifestations and to assess the impact of the number of children in the family, education, and employment status of parents on its indices. Materials and methods. The study of H. pylori infection in 270 students aged 7-17 years (123 Caucasian, 147 Tuvans) with gastrointestinal complaints there was used morphological method, considering the affiliation of a microorganism to a CagA strain in the Republic of Tuva and evaluation of the influence of family factors on the level of bacterial invasion in children. The study groups were formed by random selection from among children with complaints in a cross-sectional clinical examination of 1535 schoolchildren. Statistical processing of the results was performed using the Pearson Chi-square criterion and logistic regression analysis - calculating the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results. The infection rate of H. pylori in Tuva schoolchildren accounted of 55.9%. Younger Tuvans had higher infection rates, indicating earlier bacterial infestation. In more than half of the cases in schoolchildren, the bacterium was identified to belong to the CagA strain, and in both ethnic populations. Among the factors considered, a positive influence of the mother’s higher education (0.33 (0.11-0.96), p = 0.043), and her social status (working profession: 3.87 (1.33-11.29), p = 0.014) on the infection rate was found in the population of Caucasians. The father’s education and employment status did not play a significant role. In the population of Tuvans, there was no association between the studied factors and the level of infection. Conclusion. In the Republic of Tuva, there is a high infection rate of H. pylori with the predominant belonging of the bacterium to the CagA strain, which is typical for territories with low sanitary and socio-economic living standards of the population. There are ethnic features of the influence of family factors on the infection rates of schoolchildren.

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