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Angiostrongylus cantonensis Lungworms in Definitive and Intermediate Hosts, Madagascar, 2024

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We assessed the prevalence of the rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, in rats and snails in Toamasina, Madagascar, using molecular techniques. Although no human cases of neuroangiostrongyliasis have been reported in Madagascar, the pathogen's presence in definitive hosts (2.5%, 2/78) and intermediate hosts (26.9%, 35/130) reveals active circulation and potential zoonotic risk.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3110.241741

Authors: Lanto A. Maminirina, Zaïna I. Bodoarison, Minoarisoa Rajerison, Séverine Ferdinand, Beza Ramasindrazana

Language: English

Topic: Mollusks and Parasites Studies

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413972163

FWCI: 1.4

Cites: 10

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10