Hysteresis Effects in Social Behavior with Parasitic Infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s10955-020-02580-6
Abstract: Recent work has found that the behavior of an individual can be altered when infected by a parasite. Here we explore the question: under what conditions, in principle, can a general parasitic infection control system-wide… read more here.
Keywords: parasitic infection; population; hysteresis effects; effects social ... See more keywords
An Evidence-Based Intervention to Increase Trypanosoma cruzi, a Neglected Parasitic Infection, Diagnosis in Rural and Moderate-Size-City US Clinics
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf467
Abstract: Abstract Background Chagas disease is a chronic, insidious parasitic infection (Trypanosoma cruzi) that slowly develops to irreversible organomegaly over several decades. The disease is traditionally acquired in endemic Latin American countries during childhood; 100 internal… read more here.
Keywords: parasitic infection; trypanosoma cruzi; medicine; cruzi ... See more keywords
Colour plasticity in response to social context and parasitic infection in a self-fertilizing fish
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.181418
Abstract: Many animal species rely on changes in body coloration to signal social dominance, mating readiness and health status to conspecifics, which can in turn influence reproductive success, social dynamics and pathogen avoidance in natural populations.… read more here.
Keywords: response social; context parasitic; parasitic infection; social context ... See more keywords
Prior exposure to long-day photoperiods alters immune responses and increases susceptibility to parasitic infection in stickleback
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2020.1017
Abstract: Seasonal disease and parasitic infection are common across organisms, including humans, and there is increasing evidence for intrinsic seasonal variation in immune systems. Changes are orchestrated through organisms' physiological clocks using cues such as day… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility; immune responses; infection; parasitic infection ... See more keywords
Neglected parasitic infection: toxocariasis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-224492
Abstract: A healthy 34-year-old Japanese man presented with a 10-day history of epigastralgia. He had eaten seared chicken sashimi several times. Physical examination findings were not remarkable. Laboratory findings revealed marked eosinophilia (20 ×109/L). Chest CT revealed… read more here.
Keywords: neglected parasitic; toxocariasis; infection toxocariasis; parasitic infection ... See more keywords
Undernutrition, intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors among selected primary school children in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3306-3
Abstract: BackgroundMonitoring of undernutrition and parasitic infection are essential to design appropriate intervention strategies. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition, intestinal parasitic infection and their associated risk factors among school… read more here.
Keywords: risk; intestinal parasitic; infection; school ... See more keywords
Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasitic infection among under-five children in and around Haro Dumal Town, Bale Zone, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-019-1731-0
Abstract: BackgroundIntestinal parasitic infection is diversified illness and diseases caused millions morbidity among under-five children lives in developing countries particularly vulnerable rural communities. Deworming coverage in such community is low. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasitic; haro dumal; five children; among five ... See more keywords
Interrelationship of feeding with immunity and parasitic infection: a review
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DOI: 10.17221/2028-vetmed
Abstract: Authors overlook the recent findings in the field of the complex interrelationship among nutrition, immune status and parasitic infestation. After summarizing the general characteristics of the active immune system, they describe the first period of… read more here.
Keywords: immunity; zinc; infection; parasitic infection ... See more keywords
Digenetic Parasite Diversity of the Coastal Trevally Fish, Carangoides caeruleopinnatus: Factors Influencing Parasitism
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DOI: 10.18805/ijar.bf-1625
Abstract: Background: Carangidae is a family of ray-finned fish within the order Carangiformes which are invaded by different parasite species and the rate of parasitism changed regarding different factors. This study aimed to provide information about… read more here.
Keywords: coastal trevally; parasitism; carangoides caeruleopinnatus; sex ... See more keywords
Case Report: A rare instance of acute appendicitis induced by Balantidium Coli parasitic infection
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1410850
Abstract: Introduction Acute appendicitis secondary to parasitic infections is uncommon, being detected in less than 1% of cases. Balantidium coli is a parasite found in pigs and primates with zoonotic potential. To date, only three cases… read more here.
Keywords: parasitic infection; acute appendicitis; balantidium coli;
Geo-Mapping of Intestinal Parasitic Infection in a Southern Community in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v34i3.5
Abstract: Background Intestinal parasitic infection constitutes a global health burden; it has a high prevalence among children in Nigeria. The quest for control is still ongoing. Geographical Information Systems have contributed significantly to solving sundry real-world… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasitic; parasitic infection; geo mapping; infection ... See more keywords