Tag: Angiostrongyliasis
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Evidence of New Endemic Foci of Angiostrongylus spp. in Rats Across Philippine Communities
Summary: mapping the spread of a dangerous parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lungworm, is an emerging zoonotic threat linked to eosinophilic meningitis in humans. A comprehensive field study conducted in four Philippine provinces (Agusan del Sur, Davao del Sur, Laguna, and Surigao del Norte) reveals substantial prevalence of Angiostrongylus spp. in wild rats, including evidence…
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Emerging Endemic Foci of Foodborne Angiostrongylus in Philippine Rats: Evidence from Luzon and Mindanao
Background: Angiostrongylus as a Growing Public Health Concern Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lungworm, is a zoonotic nematode with a global footprint. It migrates through the host’s lungs when adult worms inhabit the rat’s pulmonary arteries, and humans can become infected by ingesting undercooked or raw snails, slugs, crustaceans, planarians, shrimps, or contaminated produce. In severe…