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Trogocytosis by Entamoeba histolytica Mediates Acquisition and Display of Human Cell Membrane Proteins and Evasion of Lysis by Human Serum

mBio, 2019
We previously showed that Entamoeba histolytica kills human cells through a mechanism that we termed trogocytosis (“trogo-” means “nibble”), due to its resemblance to trogocytosis in other organisms. In microbial eukaryotes like E.
Hannah W. Miller, Rene L. Suleiman, Katherine S. Ralston   +2 more
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Hand Hygiene Practices in School Populations: Assessing Their Impact on Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, Volume 62, Issue 3, Page 334-354, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim This review aimed to evaluate the impact of school‐based hand hygiene interventions on infectious disease outcomes in school populations. Methods A PROSPERO registered review (CRD42024620293) followed by Cochrane methodology MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed and ERIC formed the databases that received the search.
Namita Singh, Alan Silburn, Nicholas Moore   +2 more
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Amoebiasis [PDF]

, 1939
Amoebiasis is the general term applied to infection of man by Entamoeba Histolytica, the cause of amoebic dysentery.This infection may occur without clinical symptoms, or it may be characterised by diarrhoeal or dysenteric attacks, or by any other ...
Campbell, W. N.
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Melatonin reduces the severity of experimental amoebiasis

, 2011
Background Melatonin has immunomodulatory effects but very little is known about its influence in protozoan infections, such as Entamoeba histolytica, which causes amoebiasis, a disease with significant morbidity and mortality.
FRANCA-BOTELHO, Aline C., GOMES, Maria A., Juliana L França, Franca Eduardo L, Caliari Marcelo V, OLIVEIRA, Fabricio M. S., Marcelo V Caliari, Honório-França Adenilda C, Aline C França-Botelho, FRANCA, Juliana L., CALIARI, Marcelo V., Fabrício MS Oliveira, França Juliana L, Eduardo L Franca, Gomes Maria A, FRANCA, Eduardo L., HONORIO-FRANCA, Adenilda C., França-Botelho Aline C, Maria A Gomes, Oliveira Fabrício MS, Adenilda C Honório-França   +20 more
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Case Report - Amoebiasis cutis in HIV positive patient

, 2006
Protozoan infections of the skin, particularly cutaneous amoebiasis, are rare in HIV-positive patients. We report a case of amoebiasis cutis in an HIV-positive truck driver with a history of frequent unprotected sexual exposures.
R. A. Bumb, R. D. Mehta
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Clinical Profile in Patients of Amoebic Liver Abscess with and without Hyperbilirubinemia: A Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: In tropical countries like India, two-thirds of liver abscess cases are amoebic. Along with abdominal pain, fever, and other non-specific clinical features, jaundice is commonly observed in Amoebic Liver Abscess (ALA) cases. However, the
S SUJITHA, Rajiv Ranjan Kumar, Jitendra Kumar, Rekha Dewan   +3 more
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The Intersection of m6A Methylation and Immune Response in PCOS: A Bioinformatics Perspective

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
N6‐methyladenosine RNA methylation regulators are intricately linked with the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and may influence immune cell infiltration in affected individuals. This study enhances our understanding of the molecular interactions in PCOS and suggests potential biomarkers for diagnosis and targets for therapeutic ...
Wenting Xu, Lingli Shi, Aifang Lu, Lijuan Cui, Haiqing Qian, Jiahui Wang, Mengyu Tang, Lili Zhu, Lihong Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

An atypical cause of right lower abdominal pain : amoebiasis, a family cluster

, 2021
: In this case report we present a Family cluster of amoebiasis in a nonendemic region. A 46-year-old women, diagnosed with Crohn's disease for which she received no maintenance therapy, was evaluated for the suspicion of a flare. At colonuscopy however,
Dewint, Pieter, Vanderstraeten, E., Van Steenkiste, Christophe, De Somer, T., Marichal, D., Baert, D., Gabriel, C., Deceuninck, M.   +7 more
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Integrating Transcriptomics and Gut Microbiota Analysis Reveals the Anti‐Osteoporotic Mechanisms of Wine and Oil Co‐Processed Epimedium

The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 2, 31 January 2026.
Firstly, we determined the content of the components in the co‐products of Epimedium wine and oil. Secondly, the clinical indications of the co‐products of Epimedium wine and oil were determined by in vitro cell experiments. Finally, the in vivo animal model was used for experimental verification.
Jinling Liang, Shichang Li, Yulin Dai, Zifeng Pi, Jia Liu, Pan Li, Weixia Sun, Tao Jiang, Tianyang Xu, Peng Yu   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seasonal distribution of the positivity rate of amoebiasis in the BHD.

, 2023
Seasonal distribution of the positivity rate of amoebiasis in the BHD.
Martin Mokake (15360953), Afegenui Blaise Sunday (15360950), Raymond Babila Nyasa (10818720)   +2 more
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