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Elżbieta Żbikowska - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Agents of swimmer’s Itch—dangerous minority in the Digenea invasion of Lymnaeidae in water bodies and the first report of Trichobilharzia regenti in Poland
Parasitology Research, 2018Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Strzała, Grażyna B. Dąbrowska, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of Swimmers’ Itch, a skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites have developed a number of strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we have little understanding of the behavior of these parasites inside the human body, the monitoring of their invasion in snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence of bird schistosomes in snail host populations was significantly lower than that of other digenean species. We were the first to detect the presence of the snails emitted Trichobilharzia regenti (potentially the most dangerous nasal schistosome) in Poland. In addition, by sequencing partial rDNA genes, we confirmed the presence of the snails positive with Trichobilharzia szidati in Polish water bodies, showing that swimmer’s Itch is more frequent during summer months and that large snails are more often infected with bird schistosomes than small ones.
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The real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland
Parasitology Research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierżęcinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierżęcinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus , 2.8 % in Radix auricularia , and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata . Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
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The real threat of Swimmers' Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland.
Parasitology research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierzecinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierzecinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus, 2.8 % in Radix auricularia, and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata. Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
Anna Marszewska - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Agents of swimmer’s Itch—dangerous minority in the Digenea invasion of Lymnaeidae in water bodies and the first report of Trichobilharzia regenti in Poland
Parasitology Research, 2018Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Strzała, Grażyna B. Dąbrowska, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of Swimmers’ Itch, a skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites have developed a number of strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we have little understanding of the behavior of these parasites inside the human body, the monitoring of their invasion in snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence of bird schistosomes in snail host populations was significantly lower than that of other digenean species. We were the first to detect the presence of the snails emitted Trichobilharzia regenti (potentially the most dangerous nasal schistosome) in Poland. In addition, by sequencing partial rDNA genes, we confirmed the presence of the snails positive with Trichobilharzia szidati in Polish water bodies, showing that swimmer’s Itch is more frequent during summer months and that large snails are more often infected with bird schistosomes than small ones.
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agents of swimmer s Itch dangerous minority in the digenea invasion of lymnaeidae in water bodies and the first report of trichobilharzia regenti in poland
Parasitology Research, 2018Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Strzala, Grazyna B Dąbrowska, Elzbieta żbikowskaAbstract:Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of Swimmers' Itch, a skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites have developed a number of strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we have little understanding of the behavior of these parasites inside the human body, the monitoring of their invasion in snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence of bird schistosomes in snail host populations was significantly lower than that of other digenean species. We were the first to detect the presence of the snails emitted Trichobilharzia regenti (potentially the most dangerous nasal schistosome) in Poland. In addition, by sequencing partial rDNA genes, we confirmed the presence of the snails positive with Trichobilharzia szidati in Polish water bodies, showing that swimmer's Itch is more frequent during summer months and that large snails are more often infected with bird schistosomes than small ones.
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The real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland
Parasitology Research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierżęcinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierżęcinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus , 2.8 % in Radix auricularia , and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata . Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
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The real threat of Swimmers' Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland.
Parasitology research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierzecinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierzecinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus, 2.8 % in Radix auricularia, and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata. Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
Anna Cichy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Agents of swimmer’s Itch—dangerous minority in the Digenea invasion of Lymnaeidae in water bodies and the first report of Trichobilharzia regenti in Poland
Parasitology Research, 2018Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Strzała, Grażyna B. Dąbrowska, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of Swimmers’ Itch, a skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites have developed a number of strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we have little understanding of the behavior of these parasites inside the human body, the monitoring of their invasion in snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence of bird schistosomes in snail host populations was significantly lower than that of other digenean species. We were the first to detect the presence of the snails emitted Trichobilharzia regenti (potentially the most dangerous nasal schistosome) in Poland. In addition, by sequencing partial rDNA genes, we confirmed the presence of the snails positive with Trichobilharzia szidati in Polish water bodies, showing that swimmer’s Itch is more frequent during summer months and that large snails are more often infected with bird schistosomes than small ones.
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agents of swimmer s Itch dangerous minority in the digenea invasion of lymnaeidae in water bodies and the first report of trichobilharzia regenti in poland
Parasitology Research, 2018Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Strzala, Grazyna B Dąbrowska, Elzbieta żbikowskaAbstract:Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of Swimmers' Itch, a skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites have developed a number of strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we have little understanding of the behavior of these parasites inside the human body, the monitoring of their invasion in snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence of bird schistosomes in snail host populations was significantly lower than that of other digenean species. We were the first to detect the presence of the snails emitted Trichobilharzia regenti (potentially the most dangerous nasal schistosome) in Poland. In addition, by sequencing partial rDNA genes, we confirmed the presence of the snails positive with Trichobilharzia szidati in Polish water bodies, showing that swimmer's Itch is more frequent during summer months and that large snails are more often infected with bird schistosomes than small ones.
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The real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland
Parasitology Research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierżęcinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierżęcinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus , 2.8 % in Radix auricularia , and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata . Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
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The real threat of Swimmers' Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland.
Parasitology research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierzecinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierzecinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus, 2.8 % in Radix auricularia, and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata. Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
Elzbieta żbikowska - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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agents of swimmer s Itch dangerous minority in the digenea invasion of lymnaeidae in water bodies and the first report of trichobilharzia regenti in poland
Parasitology Research, 2018Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Strzala, Grazyna B Dąbrowska, Elzbieta żbikowskaAbstract:Trichobilharzia spp. have been identified as a causative agent of Swimmers' Itch, a skin disease provoked by contact with these digenean trematodes in water. These parasites have developed a number of strategies to invade vertebrates. Since we have little understanding of the behavior of these parasites inside the human body, the monitoring of their invasion in snail host populations is highly recommended. In our research, lymnaeid snails were collected from several Polish lakes for two vegetation seasons. The prevalence of bird schistosomes in snail host populations was significantly lower than that of other digenean species. We were the first to detect the presence of the snails emitted Trichobilharzia regenti (potentially the most dangerous nasal schistosome) in Poland. In addition, by sequencing partial rDNA genes, we confirmed the presence of the snails positive with Trichobilharzia szidati in Polish water bodies, showing that swimmer's Itch is more frequent during summer months and that large snails are more often infected with bird schistosomes than small ones.
Tomasz Heese - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland
Parasitology Research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierżęcinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierżęcinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus , 2.8 % in Radix auricularia , and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata . Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
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The real threat of Swimmers' Itch in anthropogenic recreational water body of the Polish Lowland.
Parasitology research, 2016Co-Authors: Anna Marszewska, Anna Cichy, Tomasz Heese, Elżbieta ŻbikowskaAbstract:After numerous reports the local press about the “stinging water” in created on the Dzierzecinka River—Water Valley reservoir and recognizing in bathers the symptoms of Swimmers’ Itch, environmental study on the presence of bird schistosome larvae in snail hosts was conducted. Snails belonging to Lymnaeidae and Planorbidae were collected at two sites: (i) part of anthropogenic reservoir (192 individuals) and (ii) the river part (37 individuals). Higher prevalence of Digenea was observed in snail populations living in Water Valley (29.8 %) compared to Dzierzecinka River (21.3 %). The larvae of bird schistosomes were recorded in both localities in 1.8 % of collected snails. The prevalence of bird schistosomes reached 2.9 % in Planorbarius corneus, 2.8 % in Radix auricularia, and 5.9 % in Radix balthica/labiata. Laboratory tests have shown that at 19 °C the number of bird schistosome cercariae released from snail hosts significantly exceeded the number of cercariae of other identified Digenea species. It is worth underlining that despite the low prevalence of bird schistosomes, the high number of released cercariae was sufficient to create a real threat of Swimmers’ Itch in bathers. As indicated by the example presented, anthropogenic reservoirs create excellent conditions for Digenea species including bird schistosomes. In view of the real risk of people using the waters, tests on presence of the parasites in snail hosts should be included to the standard procedure of security control in bathing places.
