Author | Bechara, André H. | |
Author | Simões, Raquel O. | |
Author | Faro, Marta Júlia | |
Author | Garcia, Juberlan S. | |
Access date | 2018-08-30T11:23:33Z | |
Available date | 2018-08-30T11:23:33Z | |
Document date | 2018 | |
Citation | BECHARA, André H. et al. Achatina fulica infected by Angiostrongylus cantonensis on beaches, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rev Inst Med Trop São Paulo, v.60, e4, 3p, 2018. | pt_BR |
ISSN | 0036-4665 | pt_BR |
URI | https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/28457 | |
Language | eng | pt_BR |
Publisher | Universidade de São Paulo | pt_BR |
Rights | open access | pt_BR |
Subject in Portuguese | Meningoencefalite eosinofílica | pt_BR |
Subject in Portuguese | Parasitose emergente | pt_BR |
Subject in Portuguese | Nematóide de caramujo gigante | pt_BR |
Title | Achatina fulica infected by Angiostrongylus cantonensis on beaches, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | pt_BR |
Type | Article | pt_BR |
DOI | 10.1590/s1678-9946201860004 | |
Abstract | Angiostrongylus cantonensis is considered the main etiological agent of eosinophilic meningitis in humans. At present, this zoonosis is considered an emerging disease mainly in the Americas. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Achatina fulica infected by Angiostrongylus cantonensis in restinga areas along beaches in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. The study areas included the following beaches: Barra da Tijuca, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Reserva, Prainha and Grumari. Ninety specimens of Achatina fulica were collected. Positive molluscs were found only in Barra da Tijuca. Infection prevalence was 5.5%. The presence of this parasite in the beachfront areas, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro city demonstrates the potential risk of infection for visitors and the expansion of this helminth in the State of Rio de Janeiro. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Biologia e Parasitologia de Mamíferos Silvestres Reservatórios. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil / Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Curso de Pós-Graduação em Malacologia de Vetores. Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Biologia e Parasitologia de Mamíferos Silvestres Reservatórios. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Biologia e Parasitologia de Mamíferos Silvestres Reservatórios. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Biologia e Parasitologia de Mamíferos Silvestres Reservatórios. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
Subject | Emerging parasitosis | pt_BR |
Subject | Eosinophilic meningoencephalitis | pt_BR |
Subject | Giant African snail Nematode | pt_BR |
e-ISSN | 1678-9946 | |