The first report of new species:Trichuris landak n. sp

Objective:To study nematode parasites morphology of Hystrix javanica(H.javanica),both through the feces and internal organs.Methods:Feces were observed by direct smear method,internal organs were observed after dissecting the host.Specimens for light microscopy examination were fixed with 70%warm alcohol,cleared and mounted in lactophenol for wet mounting.Specimens for SEM examination were postfixed in cacodylate buffer and glutaraldehyde,dehydrated through a graded series of alcohol and freeze dried.The specimens were attached to stubs with double cello-tape,coated with gold and observed with a JSM5310LV electron microscope.Figures were made with the aid of a drawiug tube attached to Olympus compound microscope,other figures were photographs of scanning electron microscope images.Measurements were given in micrometers as the mean followed by the range in parentheses,unless otherwise stated.Results:The nematode species found in the intestine of H.javanica are Gireterakis girardi and a new species,Trihuris landak.The new species differs with previously reported species from Hystrix because of having stylet and short cervical alae.The pattern of bacillary band is closed to Trichuris trichiurus,the species that infect human,but differs because the surface of its vulva is not covered with densely spine.Conclusions:The species of nematodes found on H.javanica were Gireterakis girardi and a new species Trichuris landak n.sp.Those two species are newly recorded in Indonesia.

Growth retardation and severe anemia in children with Trichuris dysenteric syndrome

Objective: To document epidemiologic data, clinical manifestations and treatment in hospitalized children with Trichuris dysenteric syndrome from Honduras during 2010-2012. Methods: Severe trichuriasis cases were identified by routine stool examinations from hospitalized patients(12 years old or less). Relevant epidemiologic, clinical and management data were obtained from review of clinical histories in the ward. Results: Of 122 Trichuris infections diagnosed in 11 528(1.0%) stool samples for all ages, 81(66.4%) were identified in the age group 2-12 years old, 21(25.9%) of which were severe(≥ 100 eggs in 2 mg of feces). Thirteen of those 21 patients collaborated in this study. Patients(9 males and 4 females) were of rural precedence, from large poor or very poor families, chronically parasitized, and between 2 and 12 years old. Dysentery of months duration, severe anemia and stunting were common complaints; clinical characteristics associated with heavy Trichuris infections included egg counts from 232-3 520 eggs per direct smear, hemoglobin from 3.4-10.8 g/d L, eosinophilia up to 43%, severe malnutrition and growth stunting. Orally administered drugs mebendazole, albendazole, metronidazole, nitaxozanide, and piperazine were prescribed at different dosages and duration other than recommended; no cure or egg excretion control was exercised before patient release. A range of 340 to about 10 000 worms were recovered after treatment from 8 patients. Conclusions: This report underlines the need for detailed community studies in trichuriasis morbidity, effective treatment assessment and clinical response in severely malnourished parasitized children.

THE EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF MEBENDAZOLE ON TREATING ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES AND TRICHURIS TRICHURA INFECTION WITH TWO KINDS

A total of 309 cases infected with ascariasis and trichuriasis were selected as subjects, of whom 177 cases received mebendazole tablet 500mg/d for the treatment of ascariasis and trichuriais,132 cases received mebendazole tablet 200mg/d for three days, Before and after the treatment, all the patients' feces were examined with Kato's technique, the results indicated that the cure rate of ascariasis was 71. 4% (70/98) in the experiment group and 78. 6% (66/84) in the control group respectively; There was no difference between the two groups (P > 0. 05 ). The cure rate of trichuriasis infection was 87. 5% (14/16 ) in the experimental group and 93. 3% (14/15 ) in the control group;There was also no difference between the two groups (P= 0. 401 ). But the cure rate of mixed infection of ascariasis and trichuriasis was 54. 0% (34/63) and 75. 8% (25/33) respectively; The cure rate of the experimental group was apparently lower than the that of the control group (P < 0. 05 ). The average reduced rate of egg count in per gram feces (E,P, G ) for ascariasis infection was 63. 6% (14/22) in the experimental group and 93. 8% (15/16) in the control group. In conclusion, to treat ascariasis and trichuriasis infection with mebendazole tablet should be used the three-day therapy with a total dose of 600mg or 1200mg.

Soil-transmitted helminth egg contamination from soil of indigenous communities in selected barangays in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Objective:To provide baseline data on the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminthiasis egg contamination in the soil among indigenous communities.Methods:A total of 317 soil samples from three barangays of indigenous communities communities in Tigaon,Camarines Sur,Philippines were examined for soil-transmitted helminthiasis egg contamination using optimized sugar flotation method.Results:Of the soil samples examined,141(44.48%)were contaminated by Ascaris spp.,Toxocara spp.,and Trichuris spp.with cumulative prevalence varying across the study sites(P<0.01).Ascaris spp.was predominant in all study sites,followed by Toxocara spp.and Trichuris spp.with a prevalence of 41.96%,7.57%,and 5.36%,respectively.Interestingly,Toxocara pp.has the highest intensity of contamination,followed by Ascaris spp.and Trichuris spp.in term of geometric mean soil-transmitted helminthiasis eggs recovered per one gram soil sample(34.25,21.45,and 11.85 respectively).Each study site harbors significant amount of soiltransmitted helminthiasis eggs and zoonotic Toxocara eggs,which present high risk of soil-transmitted helminthiasis infection,particularly among children observed to play and cohabitate with animals known to be hosts of these parasites.Conclusions:The alarming rate of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and Toxocara egg contamination reported in this study suggests that additional measures should be undertaken to control soil-transmitted helminthiasis and zoonotic intestinal infections in the country.

The Prevalence of Parasitic Human Intestinal Helminthes and the Efficacy of Anthelmintic Drug in Children in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

Introduction: A study on the current status of parasitic intestinal helminthes and the efficacy of anthelmintic drug was carried out among primary school pupils at Community Primary School Ogurugu, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State. Objectives: The research was conducted in order to determine the prevalence of human intestinal helminthes among primary school pupils, and also to determine the prevalence in relation to age and sex, and to check the efficacy of anthelmintic drug (Levamisole) on the worms, in Ogurugu Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 242 faecal samples were collected randomly from the school children and analyzed using standard parasitological procedures. Results: Data obtained showed an overall prevalence of 143 (59.1%) out of 242 samples and that the efficacy of anthelmintic drug Ergamisole? (Levamisole R12564;Unicure Pvt.ltd India) 50 mg in reducing the worm burden was 99 (82.5%) in 120 samples treated. Age related prevalence and efficacy of anthelmintic varied across the sample groups. There was no significant difference in sex related infections in the sample group (P > 0.5). The efficacy of the drug reduces with the increase in age. Also the efficacy of Levamisole drug in reducing the worm burden were hookworm 59 (89.5%), Ascaris 24 (85.7%), Trichuris 26 (78.6%) while Taenia and Strongyloides showed drug resistance. This indicates that a single dose of the medication is not enough for total elimination of these endo parasites. Conclusion: The study revealed that poor hygienic practices as well as unsanitary conditions were responsible for high prevalence recorded in the area, and advocated health education through primary health care and mass deworming of primary school children as control measures.

Studie über eine alte Leiche von der Zeit der Streitenden Reiche aus dem Grab Nr．1 am Guo－Jia－Gang in Stadt Jingmen der Provi

Durch die systematische Untersuchung und grundliche Studie uber eine Leiche von der Zeit der Streitenden Reiche aus dem Grab Nr. 1 am GuoJia-Gang in der Stadt Jingmen der Provinz Hubei wurde festgestellt , daβdiese Leiche vor mehr als 2300 Jahren, namlich in dem mittleren Zeitabschnitt der Streitenden Reiche Chinas , in einem Holzsarg beerdigt wurde und die alteste unter allen bisher in China gefundenen alten Sargleichen ist. Sie gehort grundsatzlich auch zu dem Typ der jeweils 1972 in Changsha und 1975 in Jiangling gefundenen alten Leichen der Westlichen Han-Dynastie. Die kollagenen Bindegewebsfasern aus allen Korperteilen dieser Leiche zeigten eine sehr gut erhaltene Ultrastruktur mit ganz deutlichen, ordentlichen, periodischen Querstreifungen. Zwischen den Kollagenfibrillen war interessanterweise wie bei den beiden Leichen der Westlichen HanDynastie auch eine Menge von Bakteriensporen vorhanden. Auβerdem wurde noch eine groβe Menge von Clonorchis sinensis-und Trichuris trichiura-Eier in dem Darminhalt der alten Leiche gefunden. Uber den Erhaltungszustand und die Faktoren der guten Erhaltung der Leiche wurde diskutiert. Unserer Ansicht nach sei die Erhaltung der Leiche ein Resultat aus einem kombiniertem Effekt von internen und externen Faktoren der Leiche.