Abstract
Our review of angiostrongyliasis in China found that the disease is emerging as a result of changes in food consumption habits and long-distance transportation of food. Enhanced understanding of angiostrongyliasis epidemiology, increased public awareness about the risks associated with eating raw food, and enhanced food safety measures are needed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis / pathogenicity*
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Animals
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China / epidemiology
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging / epidemiology*
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Communicable Diseases, Emerging / transmission
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Female
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Food Contamination / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Rodentia / parasitology
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Shellfish / parasitology*
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Snails / parasitology*
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Strongylida Infections / epidemiology*
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Strongylida Infections / transmission
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Zoonoses / parasitology
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Zoonoses / transmission