Angiostrongylus spp. (Nematoda; Metastrongyloidea) of global public health importance.

Alexandre J da Silva, Alessandra L Morassutti

Research in veterinary science 2021 Mar

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Human angiostrongyliasis is an important foodborne zoonosis, caused by the infection with Angiostrongylus costaricensis and Angiostrongylus cantonensis. These two species have a significant public health impact in different areas of the world. Angiostrongyliasis is re-emerging and expanding to urban settings rising significant concerns regarding the control of these infections. This review focuses on aspects such as life cycle, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, food safety and control of illness caused especially by A. cantonensis. Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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Alexandre J da Silva, Alessandra L Morassutti. Angiostrongylus spp. (Nematoda; Metastrongyloidea) of global public health importance. Research in veterinary science. 2021 Mar;135:397-403