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Human infections by Hymenolepis diminuta in Europe: a case report and literature review.
Mijatovic, Stefan; Stajner, Tijana; Calovski, Ivana Colovic; Dubljanin, Eleonora; Bobic, Branko; Lekovic, Zoran; Barac, Aleksandra; Dzamic, Aleksandar M.
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  • Mijatovic S; Department of Parasitology and Mycology, National Reference Laboratory for Parasitic Zoonoses, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Stajner T; Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Medical Research, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Calovski IC; Department of Parasitology and Mycology, National Reference Laboratory for Parasitic Zoonoses, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Dubljanin E; Department of Parasitology and Mycology, National Reference Laboratory for Parasitic Zoonoses, University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Bobic B; Department of Microbiology and Parasitology, Institute of Medical Research, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Lekovic Z; University Children's Hospital-Tirsova, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Barac A; Clinic for Infectious and Tropical Diseases, University Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Dzamic AM; University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg ; 118(9): 580-588, 2024 Sep 02.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38864212
ABSTRACT
We performed a review of published and gray literature of human Hymenolepis diminuta cases across Europe up to July 2022. Of all detectable publications and records, we further analyzed only those that contained demographic, clinical or epidemiological data regarding the infected subjects. Additionally, one case of hymenolepiasis in a 16-mo-old boy living in the urban part of Belgrade was included in the analysis. Published studies were based in 13/50 European countries and identified 104 laboratory-confirmed cases in total. Almost one-half (49%) of all cases originated from Mediterranean countries. Among symptomatic children, the infection most often manifested with diarrhea, abdominal pain, allergic reaction and behavioral changes. The diagnosis was made by the detection and identification of H. diminuta eggs or parts of strobila in stool samples, although cases of misdiagnosis were also reported. The parasite clearance was established with praziquantel or niclosamide, while the administration of albendazole or mebendazole led to unfavorable results. Future multicentric prospective studies focused on infection screening and the gathering of detailed sociodemographic and clinical data could provide an updated insight into the true distribution and characteristics of H. diminuta infection across Europe.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Praziquantel / Hymenolepis diminuta / Himenolepiasis / Antihelmínticos Límite: Animals / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Praziquantel / Hymenolepis diminuta / Himenolepiasis / Antihelmínticos Límite: Animals / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Infant / Male País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Reino Unido