The survey of parasitic infections of wild pigeons (Columba livia) in Lahijan city, Guilan, Iran
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DOI: 10.1007/s00580-018-2779-1
Abstract: Pigeons of the order Columbiformes especially wild pigeons (Columba livia), are of concern since they have a role in spreading some zoonoses to people as well as being a reservoir of many parasitic diseases for… read more here.
Keywords: pigeons columba; survey; parasitic infections; columba livia ... See more keywords
Epileptogenesis in Common Parasitic Infections
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DOI: 10.1007/s11910-022-01187-6
Abstract: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) has been well recognized as a leading cause of epilepsy. More recently, studies of other parasitic diseases such as cerebral malaria (CM) and onchocerciasis are yielding novel insights into the pathogenesis of parasite-associated… read more here.
Keywords: common parasitic; epilepsy; neurology; parasitic infections ... See more keywords
Omega polyunsaturated fatty acids and parasitic infections: An overview.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105466
Abstract: Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids are synthesized from the essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, respectively. They are pivotal components of all mammalian cells and were found to be useful in prevention… read more here.
Keywords: infections overview; polyunsaturated fatty; acids parasitic; omega polyunsaturated ... See more keywords
A cross-sectional survey on parasitic infections in schoolchildren in a rural Tanzanian community.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105737
Abstract: Infectious diseases remain the leading cause of death in children in low- and middle-income countries. Infection with helminths and intestinal protozoa cause considerable morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the health status… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; infections schoolchildren; parasitic infections; sectional survey ... See more keywords
Identifying human enteric parasitic infections in Greece, with focus on Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exppara.2020.107864
Abstract: A study was conducted in two different areas in Greece to investigate the presence of intestinal human parasitic infections (targeting healthy and individuals with diarrhoea). In total, 876 stool samples were collected from 822 adults… read more here.
Keywords: infection; identifying human; giardia; parasitic infections ... See more keywords
Association between parasitic infections and tuberculin skin test results in refugees.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2017.03.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Parasitic infections are known to modulate the immune response necessary for controlling Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. We sought to investigate species-specific effects of parasite infection on M. tuberculosis infection. METHODS As part of the Refugee Health… read more here.
Keywords: infection; parasitic infections; skin test; tuberculosis infection ... See more keywords
Comorbidities involving parasitic diseases: A look at the benefits and complications
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DOI: 10.1177/15353702221108387
Abstract: Parasitic infections acquired by the population cause substantial morbidity worldwide, with individuals from developing countries being most affected. Some parasites remain in the host for long periods, settling in different organs, manipulating the flow of… read more here.
Keywords: comorbidities involving; cancer metabolic; involving parasitic; parasitic diseases ... See more keywords
Molecular prevalence of intestinal parasites infections in children with diarrhea in Franceville, Southeast of Gabon
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05071-x
Abstract: Background Pediatric diarrhea caused by a range of pathogens, including intestinal parasites, is one of main causes of death among children under 5 years of age. The distribution of these parasitic infections overlaps in many… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence intestinal; intestinal parasites; prevalence; parasitic infections ... See more keywords
Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among street children in Jimma town; south West Ethiopia in 2019: a cross sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-8083-4
Abstract: Street child is any child whose age is less than 18 years for whom the street has become his or her habitual abode and/or source of livelihood, is inadequately protected, supervised or directed by responsible adults.… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasitic; prevalence intestinal; among street; parasitic infections ... See more keywords
Association of nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene practices with children’s nutritional status, intestinal parasitic infections and diarrhoea in rural Nepal: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09302-3
Abstract: Providing universal access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in remote Nepal remains challenging. We investigated WASH conditions and their association with children’s nutritional status, intestinal parasitic infections and diarrhoea. Data was collected through… read more here.
Keywords: aor; infections diarrhoea; intestinal parasitic; water ... See more keywords
Intestinal parasitic infections and risk factors: a cross-sectional survey of some school children in a suburb in Accra, Ghana
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2802-7
Abstract: ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and establish some risk factors associated with the acquisition of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in school children in Accra, Ghana.ResultsThe overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection was 15%. Giardia… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal parasitic; school children; risk factors; parasitic infections ... See more keywords