Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil.
Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2022 Nov 14;108(1):34-36. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.22-0435. Print 2023 Jan 11.
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.
阔节裂头绦虫科是一组影响爬行动物、鸟类和哺乳动物的寄生虫。人类可能会因摄入受污染的螨虫而意外感染。我们报告了巴西的一例人类伯特氏绦虫病。我们的报告强调了正确识别寄生虫以提供适当治疗的重要性。