Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infection among symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in rural and urban areas of southern Algeria
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06615-5
Abstract: Background Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality among disadvantaged populations. This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: protozoan infection; intestinal protozoan; infection; risk factors ... See more keywords
Prevalence of intestinal protozoan parasites among school children in africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009971
Abstract: Introduction Parasitic infections, especially intestinal protozoan parasites (IPPs) remain a significant public health issue in Africa, where many conditions favour the transmission and children are the primary victims. This systematic review and meta-analysis was carried… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; intestinal protozoan; protozoan parasites; school children ... See more keywords
Dientamoeba fragilis – the most common intestinal protozoan in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Finland, 2007 to 2017
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DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es.2019.24.29.1800546
Abstract: Background Despite the global distribution of the intestinal protozoan Dientamoeba fragilis, its clinical picture remains unclear. This results from underdiagnosis: microscopic screening methods either lack sensitivity (wet preparation) or fail to reveal Dientamoeba (formalin-fixed sample).… read more here.
Keywords: part; dientamoeba; intestinal protozoan; formalin fixed ... See more keywords