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Abstract

Strongyloides stercoralis roundworm infection occurs in ≈600 million persons worldwide and is listed by the World Health Organization as a neglected tropical disease. Understanding zoonotic potential is critical, especially in areas where humans, domestic animals, and wildlife interact. We explored cross-species sharing of Strongyloides roundworms by analyzing fecal samples from humans, dogs, and nonhuman primates in the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic. We detected positive samples by quantitative PCR and assessed genetic diversity through amplification of the 18S rRNA HVR-IV region and cox1, followed by high-throughput sequencing. Strongyloides prevalence was high in humans, dogs, and gorillas. S. stercoralis haplotype A roundworm dominated in humans but appeared in dogs and apes, whereas S. fuelleborni roundworm was present in all hosts. Shared species and haplotypes indicated zoonotic transmission. Our findings highlight the need for molecular surveillance and emphasize the role of dogs and nonhuman primates as reservoirs, complicating efforts to control infections in human populations.

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Dr. Didier Villate, a French veterinarian and author specializing in poultry and wildlife. He is currently semi-retired and based in the Lombez/Samatan area of the Gers department in France.

villate.didier@wanadoo.fr

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Translated by Richard Seifman, JD, MBA – View bio

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“The One Health Summit will take place in Lyon, France, with the High-Level Summit on 7 April, coinciding with World Health Day.

Hosted by the French Government as one of the flagship events of the G7 French Presidency, the Summit will convene Heads of State and government, international organizations, scientists, civil society, youth and local actors to advance global action on One Health.

The Summit will highlight the interdependence of human, animal, plant and ecosystem health, and the need for coordinated, science-based approaches to address shared health threats. It will showcase the Quadripartite partnership between, FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH, as well as the role of the WHO Academy and WHO’s work across country, regional and global levels.

With WHO assuming the Chair of the Quadripartite on 8 April 2026, the Summit represents a key moment to translate political commitment into concrete, multisectoral action on prevention, preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food systems and environmental health, helping to build more resilient and equitable health systems for humans, animals and the planet.  …”

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