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Case Report: Human Bertiellosis in Brazil

Roberta Passamani-Ambrósio Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Gustavo Pirajá Pereira Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Ingrid Ramalho Miranda Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Rafael Mazioli Barcelos Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Joamyr Victor Rossoni Jr Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Yolanda Christina de Sousa Loyola Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Fernanda Cristina de Abreu Quintela Castro Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Fabio Antônio Colombo Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil;

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Marcos Jose Marques Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil;

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Emerson Assis Rodrigues Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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Carlos Graeff-Teixeira Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil

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Clairton Marcolongo-Pereira Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil;

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.22-0435
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Volume 108: Issue 1
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34–36
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ABSTRACT.

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.

Author Notes

Address correspondence to Roberta Passamani Ambrosio, Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Av. Fioravante Rossi, 2930, Martinelli, Colatina, ES 29703-858, Brazil. E-mail: beta_bio2005@yahoo.com.br

Financial support: This study was financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior—Brasil, Finance Code 001. This research was also supported by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo.

Authors’ addresses: Roberta Passamani Ambrosio, Gustavo Pirajá Pereira, Ingrid Ramalho Miranda, Rafael Mazioli Barcelos, Joamyr Victor Rossoni Jr., Yolanda Christina de Sousa Loyola, Fernanda Cristina de Abreu Quintela Castro, Emerson Assis Rodrigues, and Clairton Marcolongo Pereira, Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo, Colatina, Brazil, E-mails: beta_bio2005@yahoo.com.br, gustavopirajapereira@gmail.com, ingridramalho.mi@hotmail.com, maziolirb@gmail.com, jvrossoni@yahoo.com.br, yolanda.loyola@gmail.com, nandaquin@hotmail.com, emersonpancas@hotmail.com, and clairton.marcolongo@terra.com.br. Fabio Antônio Colombo and Marcos Jose Marques, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil, E-mails: colombofabio@uol.com.br and marques@unifal-mg.edu.br. Carlos Graeff Teixeira, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil, E-mail: graeff.teixeira@gmail.com.

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© The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2023
Received:
30 Jun 2022
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Accepted:
18 Sep 2022
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Published Online:
14 Nov 2022
Cover The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Print ISSN:
0002-9637
Online ISSN:
1476-1645
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