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Trypanosoma cruzi as a Foodborne Pathogen

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Authors:
  1. Belkisyolé de Noya

    1. Seccion de Biohelmintiasis, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Facultad de Medicina, UCV, Catedra de Parasitologia, Escuela "Luis Razetti" Facultad de Medicina, UCV, Caracas, Venezuela

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  2. Oscar González

    1. Catedra de Parasitologia, Escuela "Luis Razetti" Facultad de Medicina, UCV,, Seccion de Inmunologia, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV),, Caracas, Venezuela

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  3. Lucy J. Robertson

    1. Parasitology Laboratory, Norwegian University of Life Sciences – Veterinary School, Oslo, Norway

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  • Provides an introduction to Trypanosoma cruzi , the parasite and the disease
  • Outlines the transmission routes of Trypanosoma cruzi with a focus on foodborne and fruit juice transmission
  • Focuses on the detection, treatment and control of Trypanosoma cruzi in foods

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition (BRIEFSFOOD)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction: Some Historical and Geographical Aspects and the Relevance of Chagas Disease Among Foodborne Infections

    • Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 1-6

  3. Biological Aspects of American Trypanosomiasis

    • Zoraida Díaz Bello, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya
    Pages 7-19

  4. Mechanisms of Infection in Chagas Disease

    • Cecilia Colmenares, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Oscar Noya González
    Pages 21-32

  5. Clinical Aspects in Foodborne Chagas Disease

    • Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Oscar Noya González
    Pages 33-40

  6. Epidemiological Factors Related to Foodborne Transmission of Chagas Disease

    • Oscar Noya González, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 41-51

  7. Documented Outbreaks of Foodborne Chagas Disease

    • Raiza Ruiz-Guevara, Oscar Noya González, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya
    Pages 53-71

  8. Food as a Transmission Vehicle for Trypanosoma cruzi

    • Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 73-80

  9. Prophylactic Measures and Implementation of Control Measures in Foodborne Chagas Disease

    • Lucy J. Robertson, Oscar Noya González
    Pages 81-88

  10. Future Challenges and Final Remarks

    • Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Oscar Noya González, Lucy J. Robertson
    Pages 89-92
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About this book

This Brief provides a comprehensive overview of Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite that is traditionally considered as exclusively vectorborne, but can be foodborne, and may lead to outbreaks of Chagas disease in consumers. The characteristics of Trypanosoma cruzi and the clinical effects of the disease are covered, including documented outbreaks, regional patterns, and epidemiology. The various transmission routes are outlined, but with specific focus on foodborne transmission. A major emphasis of this text is contamination of fruit juices with Trypanosoma cruzi in, a transmission vehicle with increasing significance in the spread of this parasite. Also outlined is the difficulty of establishing a protocol for detection in food samples. Results on survival of Trypanosoma cruzi in food matrices is considered, as well as current risk assessment procedures and regulations. Different approaches to preventing transmission, including inactivation and decontamination are introduced, but also the importance of targeted educational initiatives, and also with a focus on future detection, prevention, and prevention of contamination of foods with this parasite.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Seccion de Biohelmintiasis, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Facultad de Medicina, UCV, Catedra de Parasitologia, Escuela "Luis Razetti" Facultad de Medicina, UCV, Caracas, Venezuela

    Belkisyolé de Noya

  • Catedra de Parasitologia, Escuela "Luis Razetti" Facultad de Medicina, UCV,, Seccion de Inmunologia, Instituto de Medicina Tropical, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV),, Caracas, Venezuela

    Oscar González

  • Parasitology Laboratory, Norwegian University of Life Sciences – Veterinary School, Oslo, Norway

    Lucy J. Robertson

About the authors

Oscar N. González is a professor at Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela. Belkisyolé A. de Noya is a professor at Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela. Lucy J. Robinson is a professor at Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Oslo, Norway.

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