Review of food-borne trematodiases in the Philippines
Acta Medica Philippina
; : 45-53, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-633735
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ABSTRACT
Food-borne trematodes (FBTs) are emerging infections and of substantial public health importance but are among the most ignored of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in terms of attention, research and funding. A review of the status of FBTs in the Philippines based on the best available local and national information may provide a basis for the formulation of appropriate prevention and control measures most suitable for its setting. This review presents a summary of the key features of FBTs and the epidemiologic pattern of FBTs in the Philippines and on the current measures being done for infection control and prevention in other countries. Paragonimiasis, echinostomiasis, and heterophyidiasis are still prevalent in the Philippines with food preparation and hygiene practices and presence of infected intermediate hosts as major determinants of epidemiology and disease burden. Control and prevention of food-borne trematodes may be best achieved with political will, coordinated efforts among responsible public sectors, and involvement of relevant communities.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Paragonimiasis
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Attention
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Trematoda
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Tropical Medicine
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Infection Control
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Echinostomiasis
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Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta Medica Philippina
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article