Taeniasis impacts human gut microbiome composition and function.

ABSTRACT: Human taeniasis, caused by Taenia tapeworms, is a global parasitic disease with significant implications for public health and food safety. These tapeworms can grow to considerable sizes and potentially impact the microecology of the host gut. Despite their importance, the effects of Taenia infection on host gut microbiota haven't been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the gut microbiome in patients infected with Taenia asiatica (n = 87) compared to healthy controls (n = 79) in the Dali cohort, China. We also performed a longitudinal assessment of microbial changes following deworming in a subset of patients (n = 24). Our findings reveal a significant shift in gut microbial composition, characterized by increased alpha-diversity and an enric

SUBMITTER: Mu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536184 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature