Helminth infections and cardiovascular diseases: A role for the microbiota and Mϕs?
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DOI: 10.1002/jlb.5mr0721-786r
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are rising in developing countries with increasing urbanization and lifestyle changes and remains a major cause of death in the developed world. In this mini review, we discuss the possibility that the effect… read more here.
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases; role microbiota; diseases role; helminth infections ... See more keywords
Helminth infections in fish in Vietnam: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2020.12.001
Abstract: In Vietnam, fisheries play a key role in the national economy. Helminth infections in fish have a major impact on public health and sustainable fish production. A comprehensive summary of the recent knowledge on fish… read more here.
Keywords: helminth infections; systematic review; fish vietnam; infections fish ... See more keywords
Soil transmitted helminth infections are not associated with compromised antibody responses to previously administered measles and tetanus vaccines among HIV-1 infected, ART naïve Kenyan adults
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DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2016.12.003
Abstract: In many regions of sub-Saharan Africa, both HIV and helminth infections are prevalent. HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus type 1) and helminth infections can both compromise immune responses in humans. To determine whether the presence of… read more here.
Keywords: measles tetanus; antibody; hiv infected; helminth infections ... See more keywords
Basophils in antihelminth immunity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2021.101529
Abstract: It has been appreciated that basophilia is a common feature of helminth infections for approximately 50 years. The ability of basophils to secrete IL-4 and other type 2 cytokines has supported the prevailing notion that… read more here.
Keywords: basophils antihelminth; immunity; antihelminth immunity; helminth infections ... See more keywords
IL-33: A central cytokine in helminth infections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.smim.2021.101532
Abstract: IL-33 is an alarmin cytokine which has been implicated in allergy, fibrosis, inflammation, tumorigenesis, metabolism, and homeostasis. However, amongst its strongest roles are in helminth infections, where IL-33 usually (but not always) is central to… read more here.
Keywords: helminth infections; cytokine helminth; central cytokine;
Soil-transmitted helminth infections
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DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(17)31930-x
Abstract: More than a quarter of the world's population is at risk of infection with the soil-transmitted helminths Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus), Trichuris trichiura, and Strongyloides stercoralis. Infected children and adults present… read more here.
Keywords: transmitted helminth; soil transmitted; helminth infections; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Heterogeneity in patterns of helminth infections across populations of mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89283-4
Abstract: Conservation efforts have led to the recovery of the endangered mountain gorilla populations. Due to their limited potential for spatial expansion, population densities increased, which may alter the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Recently, clinical gastrointestinal… read more here.
Keywords: patterns helminth; beringei; egg counts; helminth infections ... See more keywords
The tropics, helminth infections and hygiene hypotheses
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DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2018.1424543
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Tropics is very appropriate to test the hypotheses raised to explain the increasing trends of allergy and other inflammatory diseases worldwide. The absence of parasite infection as a possible cause of the increase… read more here.
Keywords: tropics helminth; infections hygiene; helminth infections; hygiene hypotheses ... See more keywords
A Systematic Overview of Zoonotic Helminth Infections in North America
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmy029
Abstract: Zoonotic helminths are frequent human parasites that generally complete their natural life cycle in the absence of humans. This review encompasses 30 common or clinically relevant zoonotic helminth infections that are endemic to North America.… read more here.
Keywords: zoonotic helminth; overview zoonotic; systematic overview; infections north ... See more keywords
Costs and Prescribing Patterns of Anthelmintics in the United States Military: A Retrospective Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac040
Abstract: Background Recent price increases in medications used to treat helminth infections have had demonstrated impacts on Medicaid and immigrant patient populations. Helminth infections are common within the US military; however, anthelmintic prescribing patterns and costs… read more here.
Keywords: anthelmintic medications; prescribing patterns; helminth infections; price increases ... See more keywords
Immunomodulation by helminths: Similar impact on type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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DOI: 10.1111/pim.12401
Abstract: The incidence of both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is drastically increasing, and it is predicted that the global prevalence of diabetes will reach almost 600 million cases by 2035. Even though… read more here.
Keywords: immunomodulation helminths; helminths similar; impact; type diabetes ... See more keywords