Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review
The occurrence of potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs is considered a public health concern. FLAs are known to cause serious health outcomes to a wide spectrum of mammalian hosts. The present study aimed to provide the distribution of isolated cases of FLAs in hot...
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| author | Mary Rachael Leigh Fabros Xyleen Rianne Shae Diesta John Anthony Oronan Kim Sofia Verdejo Joe-Anna Sheilla Marie Garcia Ma. Sophia Romey Giovanni De Jesus Milanez |
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| description | The occurrence of potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs is considered a public health concern. FLAs are known to cause serious health outcomes to a wide spectrum of mammalian hosts. The present study aimed to provide the distribution of isolated cases of FLAs in hot springs through a systematic review process of available published articles online. Relevant studies are published between January 2010 and January 2020 involving the isolation of Naegleria spp., Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia spp., Sappinia spp., and Vermamoeba spp. in natural hot springs in the United States, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Articles were identified through a search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Out of 94 articles screened, a total of 20 articles are included in the study with consideration of established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The most common FLAs isolated in hot springs are Acanthamoeba spp. (134; 48.5%) and Naegleria spp. (127; 46.0%). Other FLAs isolated in hot springs include Balamuthia spp. (2; 0.7%) and Vermamoeba spp. (13; 4.7%). FLA in hot springs used for recreational and medical purposes is a potential source of infection. It is recommended that strict surveillance and maintenance of hot springs be implemented to prevent potential future infection. HIGHLIGHTS
First review on the distribution of potentially pathogenic FLA in hot springs.;
Potential risk factors on FLA occurrence in hot springs.;
Occurrence of Balamuthia mandrillaris in hot springs.;
Occurrence of Vermamoeba vermiformis in hot springs.; |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6d5f62f5b08e4c22ae6ca9ce67ee91642022-12-21T20:09:20ZengIWA PublishingJournal of Water and Health1477-89201996-78292021-08-0119456357410.2166/wh.2021.101101Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic reviewMary Rachael Leigh Fabros0Xyleen Rianne Shae Diesta1John Anthony Oronan2Kim Sofia Verdejo3Joe-Anna Sheilla Marie Garcia4Ma. Sophia Romey5Giovanni De Jesus Milanez6 Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines Department of Medical Technology, Far Eastern University, Manila 1015, Philippines The occurrence of potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs is considered a public health concern. FLAs are known to cause serious health outcomes to a wide spectrum of mammalian hosts. The present study aimed to provide the distribution of isolated cases of FLAs in hot springs through a systematic review process of available published articles online. Relevant studies are published between January 2010 and January 2020 involving the isolation of Naegleria spp., Acanthamoeba spp., Balamuthia spp., Sappinia spp., and Vermamoeba spp. in natural hot springs in the United States, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Articles were identified through a search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Out of 94 articles screened, a total of 20 articles are included in the study with consideration of established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The most common FLAs isolated in hot springs are Acanthamoeba spp. (134; 48.5%) and Naegleria spp. (127; 46.0%). Other FLAs isolated in hot springs include Balamuthia spp. (2; 0.7%) and Vermamoeba spp. (13; 4.7%). FLA in hot springs used for recreational and medical purposes is a potential source of infection. It is recommended that strict surveillance and maintenance of hot springs be implemented to prevent potential future infection. HIGHLIGHTS First review on the distribution of potentially pathogenic FLA in hot springs.; Potential risk factors on FLA occurrence in hot springs.; Occurrence of Balamuthia mandrillaris in hot springs.; Occurrence of Vermamoeba vermiformis in hot springs.;http://jwh.iwaponline.com/content/19/4/563acanthamoebabalamuthiahot springsnaegleriavermamoeba |
| spellingShingle | Mary Rachael Leigh Fabros Xyleen Rianne Shae Diesta John Anthony Oronan Kim Sofia Verdejo Joe-Anna Sheilla Marie Garcia Ma. Sophia Romey Giovanni De Jesus Milanez Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review Journal of Water and Health acanthamoeba balamuthia hot springs naegleria vermamoeba |
| title | Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review |
| title_full | Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review |
| title_short | Current report on the prevalence of free-living amoebae (FLA) in natural hot springs: a systematic review |
| title_sort | current report on the prevalence of free living amoebae fla in natural hot springs a systematic review |
| topic | acanthamoeba balamuthia hot springs naegleria vermamoeba |
| url | http://jwh.iwaponline.com/content/19/4/563 |
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