Leishmaniases in the European Union and Neighboring Countries

Autores: Berriatua E, Maia C, Conceição C, Ozbel Y, Töz S, Baneth G, Pérez-Cutillas P, Ortuño M, Muñoz C, Jumakanova Z, Pereira A, Rocha R, Monge-Maillo B, Gasimov E, Van der Stede Y, Torres G, Gossner C M
Ano de Publicação: 2021
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27(6), pp 1723-1727
Link: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2706.210239

DISPATCH ABSTRACT A questionnaire survey of animal and human health authorities in Europe revealed that leishmaniases are not notifiable in all countries with autochthonous cases. Few countries implement surveillance and control targeting both animal and human infections. Leishmaniases are considered emergent diseases in most countries, and lack of resources is a challenge for control. […]
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Oral transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi, Brazilian Amazon

Autores: Santana RAG, Guerra MGVB, Sousa DR, Couceiro K, Ortiz JV, Oliveira M, Ferreira LS, Souza KR, Tavares IC, Morais RF, Silva GAV, Melo GC, Vergel GM, Albuquerque BC, Arcanjo ARL, Monteiro WM, Ferreira JMBB, Lacerda MVG, Silveira H, Guerra JAO
Ano de Publicação: 2019
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/1/18-0646_article

In the Brazilian Amazon, the suspected source of infection in an outbreak of acute Chagas disease involving 10 patients was Euterpe oleracea (açaí berry) juice. Patient blood and juice samples contained Trypanosoma cruzi TcIV, indicating oral transmission of the Chagas disease agent. © 2018, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All rights reserved.
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Onchocerca lupi nematode in cat, Portugal

Autores: Annoscia G, Giannelli A, Latrofa MS, Maia C, Otranto D, Pedroso L, Pereira A
Ano de Publicação: 2015
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/21/12/15-0061_article

Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida, Onchocercidae) is a nematode that infects the ocular tissues of dogs and humans. This filarioid remained almost unknown until recently, when it was reported in dogs from Europe and North America. O. lupi was also detected in 2 cats from the United States, which suggests that not only canids but also felids are suitable hosts […]
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Leishmaniases in the European Union and Neighboring Countries

Oral transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi, Brazilian Amazon

Onchocerca lupi nematode in cat, Portugal

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