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PMID: 21126898 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Sparganosis is an infection of humans and animals caused by the plerocercoid larvae (spargana) of various diphyllobothroid tapeworms belonging to the genus Spirometra. Sparganosis has been reported sporadically around the world, and a higher prevalence of the disease occurs in several Asian countries, including South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and China. To date, a total of more than 1000 cases of human sparganosis have been reported in 25 provinces in mainland China. Sparganosis is emerging in mainland China because of food consumption habits and the unusual practice of treating wounds or other lesions with poultices of frog or snake flesh. This article reviews the current status of sparganosis in mainland China. Increased public awareness about the risks associated with eating raw food and strengthened food safety measures are needed. |
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Ming-Wei Li; Hui-Qun Song; Chun Li; Hong-Ying Lin; Wei-Tian Xie; Rui-Qin Lin; Xing-Quan Zhu |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-12-03 |
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Title: International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases Volume: 15 ISSN: 1878-3511 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Infect. Dis. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-07 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9610933 Medline TA: Int J Infect Dis Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e154-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 International Society for Infectious Diseases. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural College, Guangdong Ocean University, Huguangyan, Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China. |
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