Eight cases of canine thelaziosis found in two localities in Korea.
Parasites Hosts Dis
; 61(3): 325-331, 2023 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-37648239
Thelazia callipaeda, a parasitic nematode that causes thelaziosis in various mammals, including humans, is known to be endemic in Korea. However, life cycle-related information on the parasite, primarily from human infection and a few dog cases, is limited. This study reports additional cases of T. callipaeda infections in dogs from both rural and urban areas in Korea, indicating the potential for transmission to humans and other animals. We collected 61 worms from 8 infected dogs from Paju and Cheongju Cities and observed their morphological characteristics under a light microscope. The findings indicate that T. callipaeda infections in animals in Korea may be underestimated and are distributed close to human environments. Our results contribute to the growing knowledge of the reservoir hosts of T. callipaeda in Korea and highlight the importance of continued surveillance and research to prevent and control this emerging zoonotic disease.
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01-internacional
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2_ODS3
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3_ND
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Thelazioidea
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Infecções por Nematoides
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Animals
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
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Parasites Hosts Dis
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article