• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제55권5호
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• pp.579-582
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• 2017

To investigate the prevalence of intestinal parasite infections in Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin Province, China, epidemiological surveys were conducted on a collaboration basis between the Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Yanbian Center for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 8,396 (males 3,737 and females 4,659) stool samples were collected from 8 localities and examined with the formalin-ether sedimentation technique, and additionally examined with the cellotape anal swab to detect Enterobius vermicularis eggs. The overall rate of intestinal parasites was 1.57%. The prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides was the highest (0.80%), followed by Entamoeba spp. (0.23%), heterophyid flukes (0.15%), Clonorchis sinensis (0.08%), Enterobius vermicularis (0.07%), hookworms (0.06%), Trichostrongylus spp. (0.06%), Giardia lamblia (0.04%), Paragonimus spp. (0.02%), Diphyllobothrium spp. (0.02%), Trichuris trichiura (0.02%). The prevalence by sex was similar, 1.58% (n=59) in males and 1.57% (n=73) in females. By the present study, it is partly revealed that the prevalences of intestinal parasite infections are relatively low among the inhabitants of Yanbian Prefecture, Jilin Province, China.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2005

The prevalence of parasitic infections was investigated in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients (n = 105) who visited Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, during the period from 1995 to 2003. Fecal samples were collected from 67 patients for intestinal parasite examinations, and sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage samples from 60 patients for examination of Pneumocystis carinii. Both samples were obtained from 22 patients. Thirty-three ($31.4\%$) of the 105 were found to have parasitic infections; Cryptosporidium parvum ($10.5\%$; 7/67), Isospora belli ($7.5\%$; 5/67), Clonorchis sinensis ($3.0\%$; 2/67), Giardia lamblia ($1.5\%$; 1/67), Gymnophalloides seoi ($1.5\%$; 1/67), and Pneumocystis carinii ($28.3\%$; 17/60). The hospital records of the 11 intestinal parasite-infected patients showed that all suffered from diarrhea. This study shows that parasitic infections are important clinical complications in HIV-infected patients in the Republic of Korea.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.243-248
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• 1999

The present study analyzed serum IgG subclass antibody reaction to major antigenic bands of Clonorchis sinensis to investigate improvement of its serodiagnosis. Of the four subclass antibodies, IgG1 and IgG2 antibodies were produced but not specific, IgG3 antibody was least produced, and IgG4 antibody was prominent and specific. The serum IgG antibody reaction to any of 43-50, 34-37, 26-28, and 8 kDa bands was found in 65.5％ of 168 egg positive cases while IgG4 antibody reaction was found in 22.0％ of them. The positive rates of IgG and IgG4 antibodies were directly correlated with the intensity of infection. All of the sera from heavily infected cases over EPG 5,000 showed positive reaction for specific IgG and IgG4 antibodies. The specific serum IgG4 antibody disappeared within 6 months after treatment. The bands of 35 kDa and 67 kDa cross-reacted with IgG antibodies but not with IgG4 antibodies in sera of other trematode infections. The present findings suggest that serum IgG4 antibody reaction to 8 kDa band is specific but not sensitive. Any method to increase its sensitivity is required for improved serodiagnosis.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.45-49
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• 2011

Chemotherapy of clonorchiasis with praziquantel (PZQ) is effective but about 15% of treated cases have been reported uncured. The present study investigated correlation of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the cytochrome P450 gene, CYP3A5 and cure of clonorchiasis. A total of 346 egg passing residents were subjected and treated by 3 doses of 25 mg/kg PZQ. Reexamination recognized 33 (9.5%) uncured and 313 cured. Numbers of eggs per gram of feces (EPGs) before treatment were significantly lower in the cured group than in the uncured group ($2,011.2{\pm}3,600.0$ vs $4,998.5{\pm}7,012.0$, P<0.001). DNAs of the subjects were screened for SNPs at 7 locations of CYP3A5 using PCR. In the uncured group, the SNP frequencies at g.-20555G > A and g.27526C > T of CYP3A5 were 15.2% and 9.1% while those were 3.8% and 1.0%, respectively, in the cured group. The cure rate was Significantly lower in the cases with SNP at g.27526C > T and EPGs ${\geq}$ 1,000. In conclusion, EPGs and SNPs of CYP3A5 are factors which influence cure of clonorchiasis by PZQ therapy. It is strongly suggested to recommend 2-day medication for individuals with high EPGs ${\geq}$ 1,000.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.101-111
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• 1985

A study was undertaken to observe the distribution and ultrastructure of the sensory papillae of the liver and lung flukes which was obtained from experimentally infected rats and dogs. For this study, the rats were artificially infected with metacercariae isolated from Pseudorasbora parve, and the dogs were artificially infected with metacercariae isolated from Cambaroides similis. The liver flukes (Clonorchis sinensis) were collected from the bile ducts of the rats which were autopsied 5 weeks later since infection. The lung flukes (Paragonimus westermani) were collected from the lung of the dogs which were autopsied 3 months later since infection. With the collected worms, ultrastructure of sensory papillae was studied by means of a scanning and transmission electron microscope. The liver flukes were compared with the lung flukes. The results of the observation are as follows. 1. The sensory papillae of the liver flukes was classified into 3 types and most of sensory papillae were distributed on the oral sucker. 2. The sensory papillae of the lung flukes were distinguished 8 types. The sensory papilla type VIII was specifically distributed on the oral sucker and type I, II were distributed on the tegumental surface of the worm. The sensory papillae of the lung flukes were mostly observed between oral sucker and ventral sucker of the worm excusively 3. The sensory papillae of the liver flukes were distributed around the sucker while those of the lung flukes were developed between spine. 4. The sensory papillae were formed by many tegumental ridge in the liver flukes while was made of many small sensory papillae in the lung flukes. 5. The sensory cilia were observed between tegumental ridges in the sensory papilla of the liver flukes and also in lung flukes. And they are alike in that respect. 6. The sensory papillae were not developed in the posterior part of the liver and lung flukes but mostly nerve endings were formed in the tegumental syncytium, and it was connected with neuropile.

• 한국농촌간호학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.5-12
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• 2009

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of clonorchiais and analyze the knowledge level and intention of the participants to change their behavior related to clonorchiais. Method: The participants were 514 people from 7 community health posts along the Geum River. The formalin-esther sedimentation technique was used to detect the Clonorchis Sinensis (CS) eggs and a questionnaire for data on related factors. The study was carried on from December 2008 to January 2009. Results: The prevalence of CS averaged 9.3%, with a range from 0% to 24.6%. The significant factors were sex, habit of eating raw fish, and habit related to smoking and alcohol consumption. The level of knowledge was not high and not significantly different between the CS positive group and CS negative group. Intention to change their habits of eating raw fish showed various stages of change and attitudes to raw fish eating habit of others were not positive. Conclusions: These results suggest that a CS control program needs to be developed by community health services in the Geum River area to decrease the prevalence of clonorchiais.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.311-313
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• 1991

1990년 1월에 낙동강 하류의 선암천에서 채집한 참붕어에서 Metorchis orientalis의 피낭유충 감염상을 조사하였다. 조사한 참붕어 60마리에시 총 3,885개 (평균 65개)의 피낭유충이 검출되었으며, 어체 크기 별로는 80∼90mm 군에서 어체담 평균 143yf, 70∼79mm 군에서는 평균 54개, 60∼69mm 군에서는 평균 23개, 50∼59mm 군에서는 평균 40개의 피낭유충이 검출되었다 피낭유충은 타원형 또는 인형에 가까운 타원형이었으며 (평균 175.3×155.4㎛), 두꺼운 낭벽(평균 13.1㎛) 을 가지고 있었다. 이 연구 결과 낙동강 하류의 선암천에서 참붕어를 제 2 중간숙주로 하여 M. orientalis의 생활사가 잘 이루어지고 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.299-302
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• 2019

A clonorchiasis case in a captive leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, was confirmed by ultrasonographic findings and egg morphologies found in the bile juice sample in the Korea. The leopard cat was introduced from the wild habitat of Gyeongsangnam-do, to Cheongju Zoo in Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea in August 2014. Physical examinations were basically performed for quarantine and check-up health. The cat was comparatively good in health except anorexia. The cyst-like bile duct dilation and the increased echogenicity of gall bladder wall and hepatic parenchyma were observed by ultrasonography. Ultrasound-guided needle biopsy was conducted for collecting bile juice and the specimens were observed under light microscope. The numerous small trematode eggs were detected in the bile juice sample of the light microscopy. The eggs were $25-33(28{\pm}3){\mu}m$ by $18-22(20{\pm}1){\mu}m$ in size and showed typical characteristics of Clonorchis sinensis egg, i.e., a dominantly developed operculum, shoulder rim and dust-like wrinkles in surface. To treat the liver fluke infection, 20 mg/kg of praziquantel was orally administered only once to the case. Follow-up studies including fecal examinations were conducted during 2 years after treatment. But no more eggs were detected from the case. In the present study, we described the first clonorchiasis case of leopard cat, which was confirmed by ultrasonographic findings and egg morphologies from the bile juice sample in Korea.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.261-271
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• 2022

This study provides an overview of the current status of clonorchiasis and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), and their relationship in Korea during 2012-2020. Data were obtained from the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service of Korea. Cluster, trend, and correlation analyses were performed. Gyeongsangnam-do and Seoul had the highest average number of cases (1,026 and 4,208) and adjusted rate (306 and 424) for clonorchiasis and CCA, respectively. The most likely clusters (MLC) for clonorchiasis and CCA were Busan/Gyeongsangnam-do/Ulsan/Daegu/Gyeongsangbuk-do (Relative Risk; RR=4.55, Likelihood Ratio; LLR=9,131.115) joint cluster and Seoul (RR=2.29, LLR=7,602.472), respectively. The MLC for clonorchiasis was in the southeastern part of Korea, while that for CCA was in the southern part. Clonorchiasis showed a decreasing trend in the southeastern districts, while increased in the southwestern districts. Cities in the central region had a decreasing trend, while the western districts had an increasing trend. In most adults (30-59), infection rate of clonorchiasis showed a significant decrease until 2018, while thereafter increased, although not significant. CCA showed a sharply decreasing tendency. The incidence of clonorchiasis and CCA were positively correlated. In general, the correlation was weak (r=0.39, P<0.001), but it was strongly positive around the 4 river basins (r=0.74, P<0.001). This study might provide an analytic basis for developing an effective system against clonorchiasis and CCA.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.241-245
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• 1983

최근 개발된 국산 Praziquantel($디스토시드^{\circledR}$)의 간흡충감염에 대한 치료효과 및 안전성을 점검하기 위하여 전남 고흥군 및 대구시의 간흡충란양성자 55명을 색출하고 디스토시드 $25mg/kg{\times}3회{\times}1일$(총 75mg/kg)의 용량으로 투여한 뒤 2~3주후에 추적 대편검사를 실시하고 치유률 및 충란감소률을 구하였다. 일차 투약후 미완치된 8명에 대해서는 동용량으로 이차투약하고 2주후 결과를 평가하였다. 예제에 의한 부작용에 대해서는 환자의 개인면담으로 주관적 호소를 듣고 측정하였다. 한편, 약제의 독성여부를 알아보기 위하여 전남 고흥군의 27명 충란양성자에 대하여 투약전 및 투약후 2주의 혈액상(WBC count, Hb 및 Hct) 및 간기능(SGOT 및 SGPT)검사를 실시하고 결과를 비교검토하였다. 조사결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 일차투약후 총 47명의 추적검사자중에서 39명이 유되었고(치유률 83.0%) 투약전 총 EPG 182,500이 투약후 1,600으로 감소되었다(충란감소률 99.1%). 미완치자에서도 이차투약후에는 전원이 치유되어 각각 100%의 효과를 나타내었다. 2. 약제에 의한 각작용은 47명중 29명(61.7%)에서 나타났으며 어지러움(36.2%), 두통(27.7%), 복통(10.6%) 등이 호소되 었으나 일시적이 며 가벼운 정도이 었고 투약후 4~5시간이내에 모두 자연소실되었다. 3. 투약전후에 실시한 혈액 및 간기능검사에서는 유의한 차리가 없었다. 이상의 결과를 보아 국산 prasiquantel($디스토시드^{\circledR}$)은 $빌트리시드^{\circledR}$와 마찬가지로 간흡충감염에 대하여 매우 우수한 치료효과와 높은 안전성을 가지고 있음이 확인되었다. 단인자 또는 다인자, 유수형성기 저온저항력에 관해 4개 또는 그 이상의 다인자, 냉수포장에서의 저온저항력에 관해, 4개 이상의 유전자가 관여되는 것으로 그리고 heritability는 항상 높은 것으로 보고되어 있지만 같은 그 재료들을 가지고 다른 저온에서 검토하면 상이한 결과가 나올 것은 쉽게 짐작할 수 있다. 여러 가지 내냉성검정기술의 발전과 IRRI의 국제 내냉성품종연락시험으로 Japonica, Indica, Bulu 등에서 다같이 많은 품종들이 내냉성모본으로 검정되어 있다. 4. 육종방안을 구상할 때 고려해야 할 사항들 a) 유전질의 다양화, b) 내병충성의 집적, c) 지역별 적응품종의 동정, d) 장려품종의 체계적 통제 등을 고려하면서 단기적 및 장기적 육종방안을 제안하였다. 단기적으로는 일반계품종을 대상으로 하되 우리나라 기존품종을 기초로 알려진 내냉성품종을 가지고 생육일수와 내냉성을 조정하는 한편 극조생내냉성 찰벼모본에 내충내병인 Indica 모본을 일회친으로 Japonica로 Back cross하면서 내병충성을 유지한 계통을 선발하여 이것으로 내냉조합에 내병충성을 첨가시키도록 한다. 장기적 방안으로는 Japonica뿐만 아니라 Indica, Javanica 등 모든 내냉성모본을 이용하여 germplasm의 다양화를 꾀하며 모본별 형질별 내냉성유전자를 동정하여 이들을 종합하여 생육전기간을 안정하게 경과할 수 있게 내냉성을 향상하고 내병충성을 첨가하는 단계적인 과정을 제안하였다. 육종효율을 높이기 위하여 세대촉진, 화분배양과 국제협력의 필요성을 강조하였다.에 의한 임실장해정도와 출수기의 저온처리에 의한 임실장해정도간에는 유의한 정의 상관을 보였으며 또한 저온에 의하여 이삭 추출도가 낮거나 간장단축율이 큰 품종은 임실율도 떨어지는 경향이었다. 10. 냉수처리에 의한 임실장해는 감수분열기처리(엽이간장-15～10cm)