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Zoonotic Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections among Humans, Gabon

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report human infections with Necator gorillae and Strongyloides fuelleborni, zoonotic helminths from nonhuman primates, in Gabon. We also detected a cryptic Ancylostoma species helminth. Infections occurred in settings of localized deforestation and environmental degradation, which increase human-animal contact. Surveillance to clarify the extent of human infections is needed.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3110.250816

Authors: Huan Zhao, Polydor Ngoy Mutombo, Rodrigue Mintsa-Nguema, Dieudonné Nkoghe, Julienne Atsame, Matthew Watts, Catherine Gordon, Richard S. Bradbury

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414625480

FWCI: 2.482

Cites: 15

Cited by: 3

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