Bertiella (flatworm)
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Bertiella is a genus of cestode tapeworm parasites that primarily infects nonhuman primates, rodents and Australian marsupials. Infections by Bertiella are known as bertielliasis. Occasional human infections have been documented by one of two species: Bertiella studeri, or Bertiella mucronata. Bertiella transmission is through oribatid mites that are present in the soil of problem areas, and can be easily prevented by avoiding contact with nonhuman primates, rodents and soil in these areas.
Of 29 different Bertiella species, only two can infect humans: Bertiella studeri (majority of human cases), and Bertiella mucronata.[2]
Treatment
Albendazole is not effective in treating this condition; praziquantel is the preferred agent.[3]
References
- ^ "Genus Bertiella Stiles & Hassall, 1902". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. October 9, 2008. Retrieved April 9, 2010.
- ^ Szyfres, B; Acha, PN (2003). "Bertielliasis". Zoonoses and communicable diseases common to man and animals (3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: Pan American Health Organization. pp. 160–161. ISBN 9789275119938.
- ^ Furtado, Adriano P.; Batista, Evander de J. O.; Gonçalves, Evonnildo C.; Silva, Anderson M. H. O.; Melo, Francisco T. V.; Giese, Elane G.; Santos, Jeannie N.; Franco-Paredes, Carlos (26 June 2012). "Human Bertielliasis in Amazonia: Case Report and Challenging Diagnosis". PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 6 (6): e1580. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0001580. PMC 3383735. PMID 22745837.
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