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Prevalence and transmission of intestinal parasitosis in human beings from Zona da Mata, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Bioscience Journal, 2018
Intestinal parasites are closely related to basic sanitary conditions, socioeconomic status, level of education, age and hygiene habits of the population; it is a serious Brazilian public health problem.
Adriana Félix Iasbik, Paulo Sérgio de Arruda Pinto, Rafaella Paola Meneguete Guimarães-Peixoto, Tatiane de Oliveira Santos, Fernanda Mara Fernandes, Letícia Ferreira da Silva, André Ricardo e Silva, Sebastião Ezequiel Vieira, Jackson Victor Araújo   +8 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Red Pandas From Community Forests of Eastern Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
Wild red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) from community forests of eastern Nepal showed a high intestinal parasite burden, with 66.7% of faecal samples testing positive. Helminthic infections (75%) were more prevalent than protozoan infections (50%), and mixed gastrointestinal infections occurred in 45.8% of individuals.
Darwin Niroula, Mahendra Maharjan, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +2 more
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Helminths as architects of trained tolerance: implications for human health

Clinical &Translational Immunology, Volume 15, Issue 3, 2026.
Abstract Helminths infect nearly 2 billion people worldwide and are a major cause of chronic morbidity in low‐resource regions. Unlike bacterial and viral pathogens that elicit protective memory, helminths actively remodel host immunity to enable their years‐long persistence and reinfection.
Quinn Moroz, Jorge Lucas Nascimento Souza, Neima Briggs   +2 more
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Ancylostoma duodenale (Dubini, 1843) Creplin, 1843 (Nematoda : Ancylostomidae) parasite de l'hyène tachetée Crocuta crocuta (Erxleben), en Ethiopie

Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 1979
Quelques exemplaires d'Ancylostoma duodenale (Dubini, 1843) Creplin, 1843 ont été recueillis dans l'intestin d'une hyène tachetée abattue dans la province du Harrarghé (Ethiopie). Ce carnivore, hôte nouveau, semble n'intervenir qu'accidentellement dans l'
M. Graber, J.P. Blanc
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Declining Trends in Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections Among Nepalese School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis (2004–2022)

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
This meta‐analysis of 25 studies (17,628 children) shows a substantial decline in gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Nepal from 43.4% to 24.2% between 2004 and 2022. Helminths (20.0%) remained more common than protozoa (9.9%), with slightly higher prevalence in urban (29.0%) than rural areas (27.9%). ABSTRACT Background Gastrointestinal parasitic
Jitendra Gautam, Niten Bharati, Shristi Bhandari, Darwin Niroula, Anisha K. C., Pitambar Dhakal, Kishor Pandey, Oskar Nowak, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +8 more
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Intestinal Parasites of Zoonotic Significance in Human and Domestic Animals in a Rural Setting in Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.
Intestinal parasites are shared among humans and domestic animals. Rural setting is critical to enhance parasite zoonosis in Nepal. ABSTRACT Intestinal parasitic (IP) species with zoonotic significance are major public health issues, mostly prevalent in developing countries, leading to high morbidity and mortality. The present study aimed to assess the
Prince Rai, Tirth Raj Ghimire
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Soil‐Transmitted Helminthes (STHs) and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Amongst Preschool Children in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Soil‐transmitted helminths (STHs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose major public health challenges, especially in regions with poor healthcare access, inadequate sanitation, and limited clean water supply. When these two conditions recur, they can cause stunted growth in children between 24 and 59 months of age, a vital phase for physical ...
Kofi Agyapong Addo, Kwadwo Boampong, Samuel Ayetibo Ofori, Papa Kofi Amissah-Reynolds, Victor Agyei, John Asiedu Larbi, Baisakhi Banerjee   +6 more
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Exploring the Anthelmintic, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Potential of Khaya grandifoliola and Faidherbia albida Extract Combinations: In Vitro Studies on Heligmosomoides polygyrus and Caenorhabditis elegans

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Soil‐transmitted helminth infection is endemic in Chad and constitutes a public health problem, particularly among school‐age children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the synergistic anthelmintic activity of the combined extracts of Khaya grandifoliola and Faidherbia albida used in Chad by traditional practitioners for the treatment ...
Yamssi Cédric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Baigomen Christalin, Mounvera Abdel Azizi, Tako Djimefo Alex Kevin, Vincent Khan Payne, Haibo Hu, Lizandra Guidi Magalhães   +7 more
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Polyparasitism and Anaemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in Kilifi County—Kenya

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Polyparasitism is commonly associated with Plasmodium species, Schistosoma species and soil‐transmitted helminths. Anaemia results from a variety of causes, including parasitic infections. Women of reproductive age (WRA) and children below the age of five are disproportionately affected by polyparasitic infections, putting them at risk of ...
Matano Mjomba, Simon Muriu, Victor Tunje Jeza, Pedro P. Chieffi   +3 more
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Hookworm in the terminal ileum:a common cause of severe anaemia residing in a rare location [PDF]

Journal of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2017
Adult Hookworms usually live in the duodenum and jejunum and can be recovered endoscopically for the diagnosis of chronic anaemia. This report describes an interesting case where adult hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale) was recovered from the terminal ...
Rup Jyoti Chandak, Archana Thakur, Sukrit Sud
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