Case Report: Human Bertiellosis in Brazil

The Anoplocephalidae family comprises a group of parasites that affect reptiles, birds, and mammals. Humans can be accidentally infected by ingesting contaminated mites. We present a case of human bertiellosis in Brazil. Our report reinforces the importance of correctly identifying the parasite to p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2023, Vol.108 (1), p.34-36
Hauptverfasser:	Passamani-Ambrósio, Roberta, Pereira, Gustavo Pirajá, Miranda, Ingrid Ramalho, Barcelos, Rafael Mazioli, Rossoni, Joamyr Victor, Loyola, Yolanda Christina de Sousa, Castro, Fernanda Cristina de Abreu Quintela, Colombo, Fabio Antônio, Marques, Marcos Jose, Rodrigues, Emerson Assis, Graeff-Teixeira, Carlos, Marcolongo-Pereira, Clairton
Format:	Report
Sprache:	eng
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Zusammenfassung:	The Anoplocephalidae family comprises a group of parasites that affect reptiles, birds, and mammals. Humans can be accidentally infected by ingesting contaminated mites. We present a case of human bertiellosis in Brazil. Our report reinforces the importance of correctly identifying the parasite to provide adequate treatment.
ISSN:	1476-1645
DOI:	10.4269/ajtmh.22-0435