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Cockroaches identified as carriers of gastrointestinal pathogens, says Dr. Anan


“Dr. Anan” reveals the Chinese research team Cockroaches have been found to be carriers of many types of pathogens. Especially gastrointestinal diseases for which there is no vaccine to prevent them.

Dr. Anan Jongkaewwattana, Director of the Animal Health Innovation and Management Research Group The National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Biotech) posted on its Facebook page. Anan Jongkaewwattana By stating that

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Cockroaches are vectors. Can carry many types of gastrointestinal pathogens. According to information recently published by a research team in China, they captured cockroaches near food storage, both adult and baby cockroaches, and extracted various types of germs from those cockroaches.

Then, analysis is performed using techniques that can separate the types of germs. The results of the experiment indicate that cockroaches are vectors for many types of pathogens.

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The most common is Sapovirus. This type of virus is a group that causes diarrhea. Food poisoning is very important. It is in the same group as the well-known Norovirus, which is also found in cockroaches. (This group of viruses does not have a membrane that is more difficult to destroy than general viruses. Alcohol gel can’t do it. You really need soap to wash your hands.)

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In addition to viruses Cockroaches are also carriers of many pathogenic bacteria such as E.coli, especially the pathogen called STEC or Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Additionally, various parasites have also been detected.

This is worrying information. Viruses that cause gastrointestinal disease do not have a vaccine. There is no specific antidote. Treatment is symptomatic and allows the body to deal with the virus on its own. Vulnerable groups, especially children, often experience severe symptoms from these viruses.

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2024-01-27 13:03:13

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