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Infection rates of Fasciola spp. in cattle slaughtered at 13 abattoirs in six of nine provinces of South Africa 在南非九个省中的六个省的13个屠宰场屠宰的牛中片形吸虫的感染率
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-03-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00260
Sophy Nukeri , Mokgadi Pulane Malatji , Msawenkosi I. Sithole , Philile I. Ngcamphalala , Ignore Nyagura , Danisile Tembe , Innocent Siyanda Ndlovu , Mamohale Chaisi , Samson Mukaratirwa
Fasciolosis or liver fluke infection is a snail-borne disease that affects the productivity of domestic ruminants including liver condemnation especially in cattle. However, there is paucity of information on the burden of infection due to lack of accurate data on liver condemnation related to correct geographical origin of infected animals. This distorts perception of the geographical occurrence of fasciolosis, particularly in South Africa among other countries. We aimed to determine the infection rates of Fasciola spp. in cattle slaughtered at selected abattoirs in South Africa. A total of 13 abattoirs consisting of 10 high throughput and three low throughput abattoirs across six provinces, were visited to screen for liver fluke infection in slaughtered cattle including tracing of the animals' geographical origin. A total of 57 livers from 673 slaughtered cattle (8.5 %) from 10 abattoirs were infected with Fasciola spp.. The highest infection rate from the study sites was 37 % and the lowest 4.5 %. Tracing of infected cattle showed that some abattoirs slaughtered cattle originating from other provinces. Forty-nine percent (29/57) of infected cattle had moderate body condition score (BCS) and recorded the highest intensity of fluke infection (>100 flukes per liver). Furthermore, young animals had high infection rates (51 %; 29/57) compared to adults (49 %; 28/57) and females (54 %; 31/57) compared to males (46 %; 26/57). The overall results highlighted the presence of Fasciola spp. in five provinces of South Africa, represented by more than four agro-ecological zones. Fasciola hepatica occurred in all six provinces while both Fasciola spp. co-occurred in one province. Furthermore, F. hepatica constituted the highest percentage (74 %; 710/960) of Fasciola spp. specimens collected. Fasciola gigantica were collected from abattoirs in one province and constituted 26 % (250/960) of the total collected flukes. Results from the study provide information on the burden of fasciolosis in cattle. This is based on abattoir surveys in South Africa, considering the traced geographical origin of animals slaughtered. Using data from surveys of this nature might support efforts to map the geographical distribution of fasciolosis in South Africa. Thus, contribute towards the development of effective control and treatment programs of fasciolosis to mitigate the burden of the disease in cattle.
片形虫病或肝吸虫感染是一种蜗牛传播的疾病,影响家畜反刍动物的生产力,包括肝脏谴责,特别是牛。然而,由于缺乏与受感染动物的正确地理来源有关的肝脏谴责的准确数据,因此缺乏关于感染负担的信息。这扭曲了对片形吸虫病地理分布的认识,特别是在南非和其他国家。我们的目的是确定在南非选定的屠宰场屠宰的牛中片形吸虫的感染率。共访问了13个屠宰场,包括6个省的10个高产量屠宰场和3个低产量屠宰场,以筛查屠宰牛的肝吸虫感染,包括追踪动物的地理来源。10个屠宰场673头屠宰牛的57只肝脏(8.5%)感染片形吸虫。研究地点的感染率最高为37%,最低为4.5%。对受感染牛的追踪显示,一些屠宰场屠宰了来自其他省份的牛。49%(29/57)的感染牛体况评分(BCS)为中等,吸虫感染强度最高(每肝吸虫100只)。此外,幼龄动物的感染率很高(51%;29/57),而成年人(49%;28/57)和女性(54%;31/57),而男性(46%;26/57)。总体结果表明,片形吸虫在南非5个省(以4个以上的农业生态区为代表)存在。肝片吸虫病在6个省均有发生,2种片吸虫病在1个省同时发生。此外,肝单胞菌的比例最高(74%);(710/960)采集片形吸虫标本。在一个省的屠宰场采集到巨型片吸虫,占采集到吸虫总数的26%(250/960)。研究结果提供了有关牛片形吸虫病负担的信息。这是基于对南非屠宰场的调查,考虑到被屠宰动物的地理来源。利用这种性质的调查数据可能有助于绘制南非片形虫病的地理分布图。因此,有助于制定有效的片形虫病控制和治疗方案,以减轻牛的疾病负担。
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Transmission of parasites to people via food: how can we determine their impact and why do we need to know? 寄生虫通过食物传播给人:我们如何确定其影响以及我们为什么需要知道?
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-03-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00258
Lucy J. Robertson
Foodborne parasites exert a considerable burden on human health, and this can be estimated using the disability-adjusted life year metric, enabling comparisons across regions, age groups, and among parasites and other foodborne hazards. Previous estimates of the burden exerted by different foodborne hazards were published about a decade ago (2015) and an update is planned. These estimates are important, not only for comparative purposes, but also to provide an evidence-based framework for resource allocation for different interventions, including prioritisation of risk management efforts, determining where food safety policy infrastructure should be focused, financing research and innovation, and for targeting supplier and consumer education.
Here the potential for improving the previous estimates is discussed, not only by using more recent data, but also by inclusion of foodborne parasitic diseases and disease states that were omitted in the previous estimates. In particular, for example, the inclusion of foodborne infection with Cyclospora cayetensis and with Trypanosoma cruzi are suggested, along with consideration of disease states such as amoebic liver abscess in foodborne amoebiasis. In addition, knowledge gaps, potential interventions, and how intervention effects can be assessed are discussed, using specific examples.
食源性寄生虫对人类健康造成相当大的负担,这可以使用残疾调整生命年指标进行估计,从而可以跨区域、年龄组以及寄生虫和其他食源性危害进行比较。以前对不同食源性危害造成的负担的估计是在大约十年前(2015年)发表的,并计划进行更新。这些估计很重要,不仅是为了比较目的,而且还为不同干预措施的资源分配提供了一个基于证据的框架,包括风险管理工作的优先次序,确定食品安全政策基础设施的重点,为研究和创新提供资金,以及针对供应商和消费者的教育。这里讨论了改进以前估计的潜力,不仅通过使用较新的数据,而且通过纳入以前估计中遗漏的食源性寄生虫病和疾病状态。特别是,例如,建议将卡耶氏环孢子虫和克氏锥虫的食源性感染纳入其中,同时考虑食源性阿米巴病中的阿米巴肝脓肿等疾病状态。此外,还通过具体实例讨论了知识差距、潜在干预措施以及如何评估干预效果。
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Objective and subjective knowledge of toxoplasmosis among women of childbearing age in the Apulia region of Southern Italy 意大利南部普利亚地区育龄妇女弓形虫病的客观和主观知识
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00259
Antonella Cammarelle, Alessandra Barlaam, Ylenia De Santis, Annunziata Giangaspero, Biagia De Deviitis
Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is a widespread zoonotic disease with potentially serious consequences to the fetus if acquired during pregnancy. This study aimed to evaluate objective and subjective knowledge of toxoplasmosis and its modes of transmission in women of reproductive age living in an Italian southeastern region (i.e., Apulia region) and to identify homogeneous segments of women based on their level of knowledge of toxoplasmosis. Data were collected in a web-based survey sample of 568 women, and analyzed via a two-step cluster analysis.
The results showed that 69.4 % of respondents claimed awareness of toxoplasmosis. Specifically, knowledge about infection risk factors, such as consumption of undercooked meat and raw unwashed fruits and vegetables (95.8 %) and pregnancy-related risks (94.5 %), was high. However, only 52.8 % knew that T. gondii is a parasitic protozoan, and 40.5 % were aware of soil as a transmission route. Cluster analysis identified three segments: women with knowledge (40.2 %), partial knowledge (39.6 %), and no knowledge (20.2 %). Women with higher education and employed showed greater awareness, whereas students and individuals with lower education levels were overrepresented among those with limited knowledge.
These findings highlight a knowledge gap in certain transmission aspects and underscore the importance of targeted health education, particularly regarding the role of soil and the nature of T. gondii as a parasite.
Implementing effective, accessible educational programs is crucial for reducing the burden of T. gondii infection, especially in regions with limited health literacy. Establishing regional reference centers could enhance monitoring, prevention, and support for at-risk populations.
由刚地弓形虫引起的弓形虫病是一种广泛存在的人畜共患疾病,如果在怀孕期间感染,可能对胎儿造成严重后果。本研究旨在评估意大利东南部地区(即普利亚地区)育龄妇女对弓形虫病及其传播方式的客观和主观知识,并根据其对弓形虫病的知识水平确定同质的女性群体。数据收集在一个基于网络的568名女性的调查样本中,并通过两步聚类分析进行分析。调查结果显示,69.4%的受访者表示对弓形虫病有所了解。具体而言,对感染风险因素的了解程度很高,例如食用未煮熟的肉类和未经清洗的生水果和蔬菜(95.8%)以及与怀孕相关的风险(94.5%)。然而,只有52.8%的人知道弓形虫是一种寄生原生动物,40.5%的人知道土壤是传播途径。聚类分析发现女性有知识(40.2%)、部分知识(39.6%)和无知识(20.2%)。受过高等教育和就业的妇女表现出更高的意识,而在知识有限的人中,受教育程度较低的学生和个人所占比例过高。这些发现突出了在某些传播方面的知识差距,并强调了有针对性的健康教育的重要性,特别是关于土壤的作用和弓形虫作为寄生虫的性质。实施有效、可获得的教育规划对于减轻弓形虫感染负担至关重要,特别是在卫生知识普及程度有限的地区。建立区域参考中心可以加强对高危人群的监测、预防和支持。
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Serological and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in chickens in southern Syria 叙利亚南部鸡刚地弓形虫的血清学和分子检测
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-03-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00255
Dhifaf Mahmood, Samar Al Nahhas
Toxoplasma gondii is a foodborne protozoan parasite that infects all warm-blooded animals and humans worldwide. Poultry become infected with T. gondii oocysts by ground feeding, and humans contract toxoplasmosis by the consumption of raw or undercooked infected meat. In Syria, no research has been documented regarding T. gondii infection in chickens; therefore, this study was carried out to determine the infection rate in chickens using serological and molecular assays. A total of 59 birds (50 females and 9 males) including free range (FR) and caged chickens were purchased from the southern governorates of Syria. Blood and tissues (brain, heart, liver and pectoral muscle) were collected and analyzed for the presence of anti-T. gondii antibodies and parasite DNA by indirect hemagglutination test and semi-nested PCR, respectively. Overall, sero-positivity for T. gondii antibody was 72.9% (81.4% FR and 18.6% caged). Female chickens had higher prevalence than males (83.7% vs 16.3%). Furthermore, chickens older than six months showed higher infection rates compared to younger ones. Evidence of T. gondii DNA was detected in tissue homogenates from both groups of chickens (83.1%). Our study demonstrates, a high prevalence of T. gondii in chickens indicating that this parasite poses a threat to food safety and public health in our study area. This finding supports the recommendations that poultry meat should be cooked well before consumption and appropriate hygiene measures should be followed when handling meat. Further studies should be conducted to determine the prevalence of T. gondii and its genotypes in poultry in other regions of Syria and to identify the associated risk factors.
刚地弓形虫是一种食源性原生动物寄生虫,感染全世界所有温血动物和人类。家禽通过地面饲养感染弓形虫卵囊,人类通过食用生的或未煮熟的受感染肉类感染弓形虫病。在叙利亚,没有关于鸡中弓形虫感染的研究记录;因此,本研究采用血清学和分子检测方法确定鸡的感染率。从叙利亚南部各省共购买了59只鸡(50只母鸡和9只公鸡),包括散养鸡和笼养鸡。收集血液和组织(脑、心、肝和胸肌)并分析抗t的存在。分别用间接血凝试验和半巢式PCR检测弓形虫抗体和寄生虫DNA。总体而言,血清弓形虫抗体阳性率为72.9% (FR为81.4%,笼养为18.6%)。雏鸡患病率高于公鸡(83.7% vs . 16.3%)。此外,6个月以上的鸡比年幼的鸡感染率更高。在两组鸡的组织匀浆中均检测到弓形虫DNA(83.1%)。我们的研究表明,刚地弓形虫在鸡群中的高流行率表明这种寄生虫对我们研究区域的食品安全和公共卫生构成威胁。这一发现支持以下建议,即禽肉在食用前应煮熟,并在处理肉类时应采取适当的卫生措施。应开展进一步研究,以确定叙利亚其他地区家禽中弓形虫及其基因型的流行情况,并确定相关风险因素。
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IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/S2405-6766(25)00003-4
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Edible plants as significant sources of Blastocystis spp. infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis 食用植物是囊虫感染的重要来源:系统综述和荟萃分析
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2025.e00254
Abdollah Didban , Farajolah Maleki , Laya Shamsi , Ali Asghari , Behzad Bijani , Amin Karampour
This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to comprehensively overview the global epidemiology and subtypes (STs) distribution of Blastocystis spp. in edible plants. A comprehensive search of various electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science) until May 19, 2024, found 27 studies/41 datasets meeting inclusion criteria, covering 8794 edible plants from 15 countries globally. Examined edible plants were composed of fruits (six datasets, 1198 samples), non-leafy green vegetables (10 datasets, 1158 samples), leafy green vegetables (18 datasets, 4245 samples), and uncategorized plants (seven datasets, 2193). This study revealed that 9.4 % (95 % CI: 6.6–13.4 %) of global edible plants harbored Blastocystis spp. Fruits had the highest Blastocystis spp. contamination rate among edible plants at 12.5 % (95 % CI: 5.4–26.6 %), followed by uncategorized plants at 10.2 % (95 % CI: 4.5–21.5 %), leafy green vegetables at 9.3 % (95 % CI: 6.1–13.9 %), and non-leafy green vegetables at 5.6 % (95 % CI: 2.5–12.1 %). Sensitivity analysis evaluated weighted prevalence changes after excluding specific studies. Subgroup analysis was conducted considering publication years, countries, continents, WHO regions, sample sizes, and diagnostic methods. Interestingly, zoonotic STs (ST1 and ST3) of Blastocystis spp. have been found in edible plants. These results highlight the potential risk of Blastocystis spp. transmission through consuming contaminated edible plants, emphasizing the importance of implementing adequate food safety measures to decrease the prevalence of this parasite in the food chain.
本文通过系统综述和荟萃分析,全面综述了可食植物中囊虫属(Blastocystis spp.)的全球流行病学及其亚型分布。截止2024年5月19日,通过对PubMed、Scopus、b谷歌Scholar和Web of Science等多个电子数据库的全面检索,发现27篇研究/41个数据集符合纳入标准,涵盖全球15个国家的8794种可食用植物。研究的可食用植物由水果(6个数据集,1198个样本)、非绿叶蔬菜(10个数据集,1158个样本)、绿叶蔬菜(18个数据集,4245个样本)和未分类植物(7个数据集,2193个样本)组成。该研究表明,9.4% (95% CI: 6.6 - 13.4%)的全球可食用植物中含有囊虫,水果在可食用植物中囊虫污染率最高,为12.5% (95% CI: 5.4 - 26.6%),其次是未分类植物,为10.2% (95% CI: 4.5 - 21.5%),绿叶蔬菜为9.3% (95% CI: 6.1 - 13.9%),非绿叶蔬菜为5.6% (95% CI: 2.5 - 12.1%)。敏感性分析评估排除特定研究后的加权患病率变化。根据出版年份、国家、大洲、世卫组织区域、样本量和诊断方法进行亚组分析。有趣的是,在可食用植物中发现了囊虫属的人畜共患STs (ST1和ST3)。这些结果强调了囊虫通过食用受污染的可食用植物传播的潜在风险,强调了实施适当的食品安全措施以减少该寄生虫在食物链中的流行的重要性。
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First report of T. spiralis in a wolf in Italy: An increasing health concern? 意大利首次报告狼体内发现螺旋形螺旋体:日益严重的健康问题?
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-12-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2024.e00253
G. Marucci , C. Raso , E. Borgogni , F. Celani , I. Tartarelli , S. Cherchi , A. Di Giambattista , P. Calderini , A. Casulli
Trichinella spiralis is a zoonotic nematode parasite of worldwide distribution. It is present in Europe with important foci, particularly in Eastern countries and Spain. This species is generally associated with a domestic cycle that involves primarily pigs. It is best adapted for pigs but can also infect a wide range of other domestic, synanthropic, and wild mammals including carnivores, omnivores and scavengers. Before 2016, when T. spiralis larvae were detected in a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) in the Piacenza province (Emilia Romagna region, Northern Italy), this parasite had only been reported in Italy occasionally, being found in horses or pork products imported from Eastern Europe. We describe here the first isolation of T. spiralis in a wolf (Canis lupus) in the Lazio region, Central Italy. In the wolf specimen T. spiralis was identified in coinfection with Trichinella britovi, a species endemic in Italian wildlife. Among the Trichinella species, T. spiralis is the most frequently associated with human disease in Europe and is known to cause more severe symptoms than T. britovi. In light of wolf population expansion, the detection of T. spiralis in Central Italy implies new scenarios for the risk of human trichinellosis because of the high risk this species represents for domestic and wild pigs. Active monitoring of wildlife living in these areas is necessary to define the actual distribution of  this species and to detect its possible presence in other areas of the Italian peninsula.
旋毛虫是一种分布于世界各地的人畜共患线虫寄生虫。它目前在欧洲有重要的焦点,特别是在东方国家和西班牙。这一物种通常与主要涉及猪的家庭循环有关。它最适合猪,但也可以感染广泛的其他家养、共生和野生哺乳动物,包括食肉动物、杂食动物和食腐动物。2016年之前,在皮亚琴察省(意大利北部艾米利亚罗马涅大区)的一只红狐(Vulpes Vulpes)体内检测到螺旋体绦虫幼虫时,这种寄生虫仅在意大利偶尔报告,在从东欧进口的马或猪肉产品中发现。我们在这里描述了第一次分离螺旋体在狼(狼犬)在拉齐奥地区,意大利中部。在狼标本中,鉴定出螺旋体与意大利野生动物特有种布氏旋毛虫共感染。在旋毛虫种类中,螺旋体是欧洲最常与人类疾病相关的,已知比布氏弓形虫引起更严重的症状。鉴于狼种群的扩大,在意大利中部发现螺旋形螺旋体意味着人类旋毛虫病风险的新情况,因为该物种对家猪和野猪具有高风险。有必要对生活在这些地区的野生动物进行积极监测,以确定该物种的实际分布,并发现其在意大利半岛其他地区的可能存在。
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Molecular characterization and zoonotic risk assessment of Cryptosporidium spp. in Philippine bats 菲律宾蝙蝠隐孢子虫的分子特征及人畜共患风险评估。
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-12-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2024.e00249
Lin Xu , Yasuhiro Fukuda , Fumi Murakoshi , Phillip Alviola , Joseph Masangkay , Frances Cagayat Recuenco , Ayman Shehata , Tsutomu Omatsu , Hironori Bando , Hikaru Fujii , Yumi Une , Kentaro Kato
Cryptosporidium is a genus of parasitic protozoa known to cause diarrheal disease that impacts both humans and animals through infection of various vertebrate species. Bats are recognized as reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens, including Cryptosporidium. The Philippines, renowned for its rich biodiversity, is home to diverse bat species, providing a unique ecological setting to investigate Cryptosporidium infection dynamics. Understanding the prevalence and genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in Philippine bats is crucial for assessing their potential role in zoonotic disease transmission and associated public health risks.
We investigated the prevalence and genotypic diversity of Cryptosporidium in bats in the Philippines. From January 2019 to March 2024, a total of 569 bats were captured and analyzed, with 14 of the bat samples testing positive for the 18 s rRNA gene of Cryptosporidium, yielding an overall infection rate of 2.46 %. One sample exhibited co-infection, with 18 s rRNA sequence analysis indicating mixed infection with a species closely related to Cryptosporidium parvum (intestinal Cryptosporidium) and Cryptosporidium sp. (gastric Cryptosporidium). Phylogenetic analysis of the 18S rRNA gene revealed that intestinal and gastric Cryptosporidium spp. form two distinct clades. Intestinal Cryptosporidium includes C. parvum, C. hominis, and most bat genotypes, while gastric Cryptosporidium, such as C. andersoni and C. serpentis, is typically found in reptiles and cattle. An unidentified Cryptosporidium species was also detected in one sample, whose sequence matched that of Cryptosporidium previously isolated from a human patient with diarrhea. Nine other samples exhibited genotypes related to C. parvum, indicating a potential for transmission to humans. The remaining three samples exhibited Cryptosporidium bat genotypes II and VI, which have previously been detected in Philippine bats. Our findings underscore the role of bats in the Philippines as potential reservoirs for Cryptosporidium and highlight the diversity of Cryptosporidium species in Philippine bats.
隐孢子虫是一种寄生原生动物属,已知可引起腹泻疾病,通过感染多种脊椎动物影响人类和动物。蝙蝠被认为是包括隐孢子虫在内的人畜共患病病原体的宿主。菲律宾以其丰富的生物多样性而闻名,是多种蝙蝠的家园,为研究隐孢子虫感染动态提供了独特的生态环境。了解菲律宾蝙蝠隐孢子虫的流行和遗传多样性对于评估其在人畜共患疾病传播和相关公共卫生风险中的潜在作用至关重要。我们调查了菲律宾蝙蝠隐孢子虫的流行率和基因型多样性。2019年1月至2024年3月,共捕获并分析了569只蝙蝠,其中14只蝙蝠样本隐孢子虫18s rRNA基因检测呈阳性,总感染率为2.46%。其中1份样品出现共感染,经18 s rRNA序列分析,表明混合感染了一种与小肠隐孢子虫(小肠隐孢子虫)和胃隐孢子虫(胃隐孢子虫)密切相关的物种。对18S rRNA基因的系统发育分析表明,肠道隐孢子虫和胃隐孢子虫形成两个不同的分支。肠道隐孢子虫包括小隐孢子虫、人隐孢子虫和大多数蝙蝠基因型,而胃隐孢子虫,如安德氏隐孢子虫和蛇隐孢子虫,通常在爬行动物和牛身上发现。在一个样本中还检测到一种未确定的隐孢子虫,其序列与先前从人类腹泻患者中分离的隐孢子虫序列相匹配。其他9个样本显示出与小孢子虫相关的基因型,表明有可能传播给人类。其余3份样本显示隐孢子虫蝙蝠基因型II和VI,这两种基因型以前曾在菲律宾蝙蝠中检测到。我们的研究结果强调了菲律宾蝙蝠作为隐孢子虫潜在宿主的作用,并强调了菲律宾蝙蝠隐孢子虫物种的多样性。
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IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/S2405-6766(24)00032-5
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Immuno-therapeutic and prophylactic potential of Trichinella spiralis antigens for inflammatory bowel diseases 螺旋旋毛虫抗原对炎症性肠病的免疫治疗和预防潜力
IF 2.9 Q2 PARASITOLOGY Pub Date : 2024-10-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2024.e00248
Majed H. Wakid , Walaa A. El Kholy , Muslimah N. Alsulami , Eman S. El-Wakil
Ulcerative colitis (UC), a severe chronic inflammatory disorder of the colon, is one of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affects humans and several domestic animal species, including cats and dogs. Helminth infections and autoimmune diseases are inversely correlated, as explained by the hygiene hypothesis, which suggests that IBD is infrequent in countries where helminth infections are common but more prevalent in developed nations. This study investigated the therapeutic and prophylactic potential of Trichinella spiralis (T. spiralis) antigens in an experimental colitis model for IBD. Mice were divided into eight groups: normal model, colitis model, larval antigen prophylaxis, adult antigen prophylaxis, larval antigen therapeutic, adult antigen therapeutic, larval antigen prophylaxis and therapeutic, and adult antigen prophylaxis and therapeutic. Colitis was induced intrarectally by administering a single dose of 0.2 ml of acetic acid, except in the healthy group, which received PBS (0.2 ml). The mice were euthanized 12 days after colitis induction. The therapeutic and prophylactic potential of T. spiralis antigens were assessed through colitis severity and histopathological, immunological, and immunohistochemical examinations. The results showed a significant reduction in Disease Activity Index (DAI), an increase in goblet cells' acidic mucin levels, reduced iNOS and TNF-α expression, and decreased serum levels of IFN-γ and IL-10 cytokines in Groups IV-VIII compared to the colitis model, particularly in the group that received adult worm antigen both prophylactically and therapeutically. This study demonstrated that T. spiralis antigens, especially from adult worms, had protective and therapeutic effects on experimental colitis, with a superior effect when administered both before and after colitis induction by reducing inflammation and modulating the immune response. Thus, T. spiralis antigens may improve disease outcomes and provide a novel treatment approach for ulcerative colitis.
溃疡性结肠炎(UC)是一种严重的结肠慢性炎症性疾病,是炎症性肠病(IBD)的一种,影响人类和包括猫和狗在内的几种家养动物。螺旋体感染与自身免疫性疾病呈反比关系,正如 "卫生假说 "所解释的那样,"卫生假说 "认为,在螺旋体感染普遍的国家,IBD并不常见,但在发达国家则更为流行。本研究调查了螺旋毛癣菌(T. spiralis)抗原在 IBD 实验性结肠炎模型中的治疗和预防潜力。小鼠分为八组:正常模型组、结肠炎模型组、幼虫抗原预防组、成虫抗原预防组、幼虫抗原治疗组、成虫抗原治疗组、幼虫抗原预防和治疗组、成虫抗原预防和治疗组。通过直肠内注射单剂量 0.2 毫升醋酸诱发结肠炎,健康组除外,该组接受的是 PBS(0.2 毫升)。小鼠在诱导结肠炎 12 天后安乐死。通过结肠炎严重程度以及组织病理学、免疫学和免疫组化检查评估了螺旋体抗原的治疗和预防潜力。结果显示,与结肠炎模型相比,第四至第八组的疾病活动指数(DAI)明显降低,鹅口疮细胞酸性粘蛋白水平升高,iNOS和TNF-α表达减少,血清中IFN-γ和IL-10细胞因子水平降低,尤其是同时接受成虫抗原预防和治疗的组。这项研究表明,螺旋体抗原,尤其是来自成虫的抗原,对实验性结肠炎具有保护和治疗作用,在结肠炎诱导前后给药,通过减轻炎症和调节免疫反应,效果更佳。因此,螺旋体抗原可改善疾病预后,为溃疡性结肠炎提供一种新的治疗方法。
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