Published Date: 2001-01-18 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/AH> Trichinellosis - Russia (Krasnodar) (02)
Archive Number: 20010118.0144
TRICHINELLOSIS - RUSSIA (KRASNODAR) (02)
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Trichinellosis - Russia (Krasnodar) 20010116.0125Date: Thu 18 Jan 2001
From: K. Darwin Murrell <kdm@kvl.dk>
Comment on Sources of Infection
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I would like to elaborate on and clarify somewhat the comment made on the
likely sources of infection for domestic pigs. While rats and mice can be
a source, there are other important potential sources: cannibalism among
the herd; [consumption of meat in unboiled garbage; and scavenging on wild
animal reservoirs. All of these have been identified in other
outbreaks. Without a careful epidemiological study of the specific
outbreak, it is not possible to incriminate a specific source.
I hope this comment will help to inform others of the multiple risk factors
in pig infections, all of which must be considered in control efforts.
--
K. Darwin Murrell
Center for Experimental Parasitology
Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University
Ridebanevej 3
1870 Fredriksberg C, Denmark
<kdm@kvl.dk>
[Many thanks to Darwin Murrell for emphasizing the importance of other
sources of infection. - Mod.EP
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