AUTHOR=Bai Xue , Hu Xiaoxiang , Liu Xiaolei , Tang Bin , Liu Mingyuan 

TITLE=Current Research of Trichinellosis in China

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Microbiology

VOLUME=8

YEAR=2017

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2017.01472

DOI=10.3389/fmicb.2017.01472

ISSN=1664-302X

ABSTRACT=<p>Trichinellosis, caused by <italic>Trichinella</italic>, is an emerging or re-emerging zoonotic parasitic disease, which is distributed worldwide with major socio-economic importance in some developing countries. In particular, it has been calculated that more than 40 million people are at risk of <italic>Trichinella</italic> infection in China. This review summarizes the current information on the epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis and vaccines of trichinellosis in China. Moreover, study of the treatment potential of using <italic>Trichinella</italic> for immune-related diseases and cancer, as well as the transcription and post-transcription modification of <italic>Trichinella</italic> were also collected, providing viewpoints for future investigations. Current advances in research will help us to develop new strategies for the prevention and control of trichinellosis and may potentially yield biological agents for treating other diseases.</p>