| 词条 | Trichostrongylus |
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| image = Trichostrongylus egg wtmt HB1.jpg | image_caption = Egg of Trichostrongylus sp. | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Nematoda | classis = Chromadorea | ordo = Rhabditida | familia = Trichostrongylidae | genus = Trichostrongylus | genus_authority = |species = Trichostrongylus affinis Trichostrongylus sigmodontis Trichostrongylus tenuis Trichostrongylus retortaeformis }}Trichostrongylus species are nematodes (round worms), which are ubiquitous among herbivores worldwide, including cattle, sheep, donkeys, goats, deer, and rabbits.[1][2][3] At least 10 Trichostrongylus species have been associated with human infections.[1] Infections occur via ingestion of infective larvae from contaminated vegetables or water.[1][3] Epidemiological studies indicate a worldwide distribution of Trichostrongylus infections in humans, with the highest prevalence rates observed in individuals from regions with poor sanitary conditions, in rural areas, or who are farmers / herders.[4][5] Human infections are most prevalent in the Middle East and Asia,[3] with a worldwide estimated prevalence of 5.5 million people.[1] Life CycleEggs are passed through the feces of an infected definitive host, usually a mammalian herbivore including rabbits, sheep, cattle, and rodents.[6] Under certain environmental conditions, which include optimal temperature and humidity, larvae hatch from eggs after several days. Hatched rhabditiform larvae grow on vegetation or within soil. After 5 to 10 days, two molts (L1 & L2) have occurred and the parasite becomes a filariform (L3) larvae that is infectious. Infection in mammals occurs upon ingestion of infective filariform (L3) larvae. The larvae reaches the small intestine to reside and mature into adult worms within their definitive hosts. Infections in humans may occur as incidental infections.[7] Trichostrongylus consists of multiple species that relate to each of its host, when it comes to parasitic survival and infection. For example, Trichostrongylus affinis primarily infects cottontail rats, Trichostrongylus sigmodontis affects hispid cotton rat, and marsh rice rat, and Trichostrongylus retortaeformis primarily affects European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Clinical presentationThe majority of human infections are asymptomatic or associated with mild symptoms. Symptomatic individuals may experience abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, dizziness, generalized fatigue, and malaise.[1][2][3] Eosinophilia is frequently observed.[1][2][3] Infections with a heavy worm burden can lead to anemia, cholecystitis, and emaciation.[1][3] Regarding Trichostrongylus retortaeformis, worm burden is affected parallel to host immune system and climate change.[8] Although immunity prevents any significant long-term net accumulation of T. retortaeformis in the rabbit population, its seasonal effect is to increase heterogeneity in infection and transmission between individuals by worsening the parasite burden in the juveniles exposed to climate warming.[9] DiagnosisThe adult worms live in the small intestine. The diagnosis is based on the observation of eggs in the stool. The eggs are 85–115 um, oval, elongated, and pointed at one or both ends.[3] Trichostrongylus eggs must be differentiated from hookworm eggs, which are smaller and do not have pointed ends.[1][3] Prevention and treatmentSince the use of herbivore manure as fertilizer is a common practice preceding infection, thorough cleaning and cooking of vegetables is required for prevention of infection.[1][3] Treatment with pyrantel pamoate is recommended.[10] Alternative agents include mebendazole and albendazole.[10] Successful treatment with ivermectin has also been reported.[2] Another way of avoiding these free-swimming stages of infective larvae, is to wear protective footwear when walking in areas of parasite prominence, and maintain general sanitary practices throughout the day. References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Garcia LS, editor. Diagnostic Medical Parasitology. 5 ed. Washington, DC: ASM Press; 2007. {{Helminthiases}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q2066824}}2. ^1 2 3 Ralph A, O'Sullivan M, Sangster N, Walker J. Abdominal pain and eosinophilia in suburban goat keepers - Trichostrongylosis. Med J Aust. 2006;184(9):467-9. 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Strickland GT, editor. Hunter's Tropical Medicine and Emerging Infectious Diseases. 8 ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2000. 4. ^Adams VJ, Markus MB, Adams JF, Jordaan E, Curtis B, Dhansay MA, et al. Paradoxical helminthiasis and giardiasis in Cape Town, South Africa: epidemiology and control. Afr Health Sci. 2005 Sep;5(3):276-80. 5. ^el-Shazly AM, el-Nahas HA, Soliman M, Sultan DM, Abedl Tawab AH, Morsy TA. The reflection of control programs of parasitic diseases upon gastrointestinal helminthiasis in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. J Egypt Soc Parasitol. 2006 Aug;36(2):467-80. 6. ^https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/abs/2007/03/parasite2007143p183/parasite2007143p183.html 7. ^https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/trichostrongylosis/index.html 8. ^Mignatti 9. ^Mignatti, A., Boag, B., & Cattadori, I. M. (2016, February 16). Host immunity shapes the impact of climate changes on the dynamics of parasite infections. Retrieved November 27, 2017, from http://www.pnas.org/content/113/11/2970.full.pdf?with-ds=yes 10. ^1 Drugs for parasitic infections. The Med Lett. 2007;5(Suppl):1-15. 2 : Trichostrongylidae|Rhabditida genera |
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