{"title":"泰国农汉湿地猪尾棘蚴及鲤科鱼类丰度分布","authors":"Wiwat Kaensa , Lakhanawan Charoensuk , Chadon Nakmai , Somchai Pinlaor , Apiporn T. Suwannatrai , Umawadee Laothong , Suksanti Prakobwong","doi":"10.1016/j.parepi.2025.e00447","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Opisthorchiasis, caused by <em>Opisthorchis viverrini</em>, remains a public health concern in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. This study investigates the prevalence and intensity of <em>O. viverrini</em> metacercariae in cyprinoid fish from the Nong Han Wetland in Northeast Thailand, and assesses fish abundance and environmental factors influencing parasite distribution. Fish were sampled monthly at eight sites during the rainy (June – October 2024) and dry (November 2024 – March 2025) seasons. Fish species were identified, and their relative abundance and species diversity (Shannon-Wiener index (H′)) were assessed. Cyprinoid fish were digested with 0.25 % pepsin-HCl to detect, identified and quantify <em>O. viverrini</em> metacercariae under a microscope. Concurrent water quality paramteters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and fecal coliform levels) were analyzed to assess their correlation with parasite distribution. A total of 1429 fish from 36 species were collected, with <em>Trichogaster vittatus</em> (Family Belontiidae) being the most abundant. Among 392 cyprinoid fish (Family Cyprinidae) from 11 species (H′ = 1.8), 15.1 % were infected with <em>O. viverrini</em> metacercariae found in 6 species. <em>Cyclocheilichthys apogon</em> showed the significant highest prevalence (20.3 %). Infection intensity was highest in <em>Barbonymus gonionotus</em> and <em>Hampala dispar</em> (6.0 metacercariae/infected fish). Higher fecal coliform levels and proximity to human settlements correlated with infection. Dry season prevalence (17.8 %) and intensity (5.1 ± 2.6) were significantly greater than the rainy season (11.0 % and 2.6 ± 1.1, <em>P</em> ≤ 0.001). A strong correlation existed between fecal coliforms and <em>O. viverrini</em> prevalence (<em>r</em> = 0.981, <em>P</em> ≤ 0.001), with hotspots near human settlements. The findings highlight the influence of fecal contamination, seasonality, and human factors on <em>O. viverrini</em> transmission, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37873,"journal":{"name":"Parasite Epidemiology and Control","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article e00447"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Distribution of Opisthorchis viverrini metacercariae and cyprinoid fish abundance in Nong Han Wetland, Thailand\",\"authors\":\"Wiwat Kaensa , Lakhanawan Charoensuk , Chadon Nakmai , Somchai Pinlaor , Apiporn T. 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Concurrent water quality paramteters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and fecal coliform levels) were analyzed to assess their correlation with parasite distribution. A total of 1429 fish from 36 species were collected, with <em>Trichogaster vittatus</em> (Family Belontiidae) being the most abundant. Among 392 cyprinoid fish (Family Cyprinidae) from 11 species (H′ = 1.8), 15.1 % were infected with <em>O. viverrini</em> metacercariae found in 6 species. <em>Cyclocheilichthys apogon</em> showed the significant highest prevalence (20.3 %). Infection intensity was highest in <em>Barbonymus gonionotus</em> and <em>Hampala dispar</em> (6.0 metacercariae/infected fish). Higher fecal coliform levels and proximity to human settlements correlated with infection. Dry season prevalence (17.8 %) and intensity (5.1 ± 2.6) were significantly greater than the rainy season (11.0 % and 2.6 ± 1.1, <em>P</em> ≤ 0.001). 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Distribution of Opisthorchis viverrini metacercariae and cyprinoid fish abundance in Nong Han Wetland, Thailand
Opisthorchiasis, caused by Opisthorchis viverrini, remains a public health concern in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. This study investigates the prevalence and intensity of O. viverrini metacercariae in cyprinoid fish from the Nong Han Wetland in Northeast Thailand, and assesses fish abundance and environmental factors influencing parasite distribution. Fish were sampled monthly at eight sites during the rainy (June – October 2024) and dry (November 2024 – March 2025) seasons. Fish species were identified, and their relative abundance and species diversity (Shannon-Wiener index (H′)) were assessed. Cyprinoid fish were digested with 0.25 % pepsin-HCl to detect, identified and quantify O. viverrini metacercariae under a microscope. Concurrent water quality paramteters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and fecal coliform levels) were analyzed to assess their correlation with parasite distribution. A total of 1429 fish from 36 species were collected, with Trichogaster vittatus (Family Belontiidae) being the most abundant. Among 392 cyprinoid fish (Family Cyprinidae) from 11 species (H′ = 1.8), 15.1 % were infected with O. viverrini metacercariae found in 6 species. Cyclocheilichthys apogon showed the significant highest prevalence (20.3 %). Infection intensity was highest in Barbonymus gonionotus and Hampala dispar (6.0 metacercariae/infected fish). Higher fecal coliform levels and proximity to human settlements correlated with infection. Dry season prevalence (17.8 %) and intensity (5.1 ± 2.6) were significantly greater than the rainy season (11.0 % and 2.6 ± 1.1, P ≤ 0.001). A strong correlation existed between fecal coliforms and O. viverrini prevalence (r = 0.981, P ≤ 0.001), with hotspots near human settlements. The findings highlight the influence of fecal contamination, seasonality, and human factors on O. viverrini transmission, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
期刊介绍:
Parasite Epidemiology and Control is an Open Access journal. There is an increasing amount of research in the parasitology area that analyses the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. This epidemiology of parasite infectious diseases is predominantly studied in human populations but also spans other major hosts of parasitic infections and as such this journal will have a broad remit. We will focus on the major areas of epidemiological study including disease etiology, disease surveillance, drug resistance and geographical spread and screening, biomonitoring, and comparisons of treatment effects in clinical trials for both human and other animals. We will also look at the epidemiology and control of vector insects. The journal will also cover the use of geographic information systems (Epi-GIS) for epidemiological surveillance which is a rapidly growing area of research in infectious diseases. Molecular epidemiological approaches are also particularly encouraged.