Detection of Rat Lungworms in Invasive Mollusks, Georgia, USA, 2024

IF 6.6 2区医学 Q1 IMMUNOLOGY

Emerging Infectious Diseases Pub Date : 2025-08-11 DOI:10.3201/eid3109.250133

Tyler J. Achatz, Caley H. Chun, Maggie A. Young, Jim Page, Matthew Rowe, Caroline Cooper, Laura Wenk, Vasyl V. Tkach

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Abstract

The rat lungworm, Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is an invasive, zoonotic parasite that can cause severe disease in humans. We collected A. cantonensis larvae from 2 host species, invasive apple and mystery snails, from bodies of water in Georgia, USA. Recreational water users should avoid ingesting potentially infected hosts, aquatic vegetation, and water.

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入侵软体动物大鼠肺虫的检测，乔治亚州，美国，2024

大鼠肺虫，广东管圆线虫，是一种侵袭性的人畜共患寄生虫，可引起人类严重疾病。从美国乔治亚州水体中采集了2种寄主——入侵苹果和神秘蜗牛的广东依蚊幼虫。娱乐用水者应避免摄入可能受感染的宿主、水生植物和水。

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Emerging Infectious Diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

17.30

自引率

1.70%

发文量

505

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly open access journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The primary goal of this peer-reviewed journal is to advance the global recognition of both new and reemerging infectious diseases, while also enhancing our understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. Targeted towards professionals in the field of infectious diseases and related sciences, the journal encourages diverse contributions from experts in academic research, industry, clinical practice, public health, as well as specialists in economics, social sciences, and other relevant disciplines. By fostering a collaborative approach, Emerging Infectious Diseases aims to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue and address the multifaceted challenges posed by infectious diseases.