First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria
Abstract Background Opisthorchis felineus is a feline pathogen with zoonotic potential that can be a causative agent of human opisthorchiasis and cholangiocarcinoma. In Europe, O. felineus is particularly endemic in Eastern European countries, while this parasite has also been sporadically detected...
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| author | Lisa-Maria Kulmer Maria Sophia Unterköfler Yasamin Vali Ilse Schwendenwein Nicole Luckschander-Zeller |
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| description | Abstract Background Opisthorchis felineus is a feline pathogen with zoonotic potential that can be a causative agent of human opisthorchiasis and cholangiocarcinoma. In Europe, O. felineus is particularly endemic in Eastern European countries, while this parasite has also been sporadically detected in Germany, Italy and northern Poland. Parts of Asia, such as Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, are also affected. Methods A 7-year-old female neutered European Shorthair cat, without any traveling history, presented in May 2023 with weight loss, anorexia and vomiting. Results The cat showed increased liver enzyme activities, hyperbilirubinemia and hyperammonemia consistent with the suspected diagnosis of cholangitis with consecutive hepatoencephalopathy. Eggs of O. felineus were detected by routine cytological examination of bile smears and PCR confirmed O. felineus. Conclusions This is the first report of autochthonous O. felineus infection in Austria. Graphical Abstract |
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| spelling | doaj-art-45ea232d4f25451b98132e14e64bdf182025-01-26T12:17:46ZengBMCParasites & Vectors1756-33052025-01-011811710.1186/s13071-025-06659-5First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in AustriaLisa-Maria Kulmer0Maria Sophia Unterköfler1Yasamin Vali2Ilse Schwendenwein3Nicole Luckschander-Zeller4Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University Hospital for Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine ViennaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine ViennaDepartment for Companion Animals and Horses, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Veterinary Medicine ViennaClinical Pathology Platform, University of Veterinary MedicineDepartment for Companion Animals and Horses, University Hospital for Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine ViennaAbstract Background Opisthorchis felineus is a feline pathogen with zoonotic potential that can be a causative agent of human opisthorchiasis and cholangiocarcinoma. In Europe, O. felineus is particularly endemic in Eastern European countries, while this parasite has also been sporadically detected in Germany, Italy and northern Poland. Parts of Asia, such as Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, are also affected. Methods A 7-year-old female neutered European Shorthair cat, without any traveling history, presented in May 2023 with weight loss, anorexia and vomiting. Results The cat showed increased liver enzyme activities, hyperbilirubinemia and hyperammonemia consistent with the suspected diagnosis of cholangitis with consecutive hepatoencephalopathy. Eggs of O. felineus were detected by routine cytological examination of bile smears and PCR confirmed O. felineus. Conclusions This is the first report of autochthonous O. felineus infection in Austria. Graphical Abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06659-5Liver fluke infestationOpisthorchiasisOpisthorchis felineusZoonosisFeline liver flukeCholangitis |
| spellingShingle | Lisa-Maria Kulmer Maria Sophia Unterköfler Yasamin Vali Ilse Schwendenwein Nicole Luckschander-Zeller First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria Parasites & Vectors Liver fluke infestation Opisthorchiasis Opisthorchis felineus Zoonosis Feline liver fluke Cholangitis |
| title | First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria |
| title_full | First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria |
| title_fullStr | First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria |
| title_full_unstemmed | First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria |
| title_short | First autochthonous case of Opisthorchis felineus in Austria |
| title_sort | first autochthonous case of opisthorchis felineus in austria |
| topic | Liver fluke infestation Opisthorchiasis Opisthorchis felineus Zoonosis Feline liver fluke Cholangitis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06659-5 |
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