Disseminated ascariasis infection with encephalopathy: Molecular confirmation and phylogenetic insights [PDF]
IDCasesAscariasis remains a major parasitic infection in low-resource regions, with children at highest risk. We describe a rare and severe pediatric case from rural Colombia involving intestinal obstruction, peritonitis, cholecystitis, and encephalopathy.
Martha I. Alvarez-Olmos +9 more
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Repeat Ascaris challenge reduces worm intensity through gastric cellular reprograming. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesAscariasis (roundworm) is the most prevalent parasitic nematode infection worldwide, impacting approximately 500 million people predominantly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Yifan Wu +4 more
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Current Biology, 2020 Wang and Davis provide an overview of the parasite nematode Ascaris, including the history of its role in biological research.
Jianbin, Wang, Richard E, Davis
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Evidence of human-associated genetic similarity and a cryptic lineage in wild boar-derived Ascaris from Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and HealthBackground Two species of Ascaris nematodes infect humans: Ascaris lumbricoides, a human parasite, and Ascaris suum, which primarily infects pigs.
Takahiro Matsumura +4 more
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A role for eosinophils in the intestinal immunity against infective Ascaris suum larvae [PDF]
, 2013 The aim of this study was to explore the mechanisms of resistance against invading Ascaris suum larvae in pigs. Pigs received a low dose of 100 A. suum eggs daily for 14 weeks.
Chiers, Koen +6 more
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The first report on the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections and associated risk factors among traditional pig farmers in Bali Province, Indonesia [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2022 Background and Aim: Pigs are the main livestock commodity in Bali Province, Indonesia, where traditional farming practices are widely used. Traditional pig farmers are often closely associated with poverty and a perceived lack of knowledge regarding ...
Kadek Karang Agustina +4 more
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Epidemiological Aspects of Ascariasis and Associated Risk Factors Among Primary School Children in Lambata Community, Niger State, Nigeria During 2019-2020 [PDF]
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2021 Background: Ascaris worm, as one of the commonest helminthic infections, constitutes a major public health challenge and concern in the majority of developing countries.
Gideon. I.A. Okoroiwu
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Tackling Worm Infestations with a Multifactorial Approach in the 21st century: An Indian Perspective [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2020 Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) or geohelminths are an important cause of morbidity worldwide. A large proportion of the infection burden occurs in India, including STH infections due to roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworms (Trichuris trichura)
KRUNAL DALAL +4 more
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Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2021 The Ascaris roundworms (Ascaridida: Nematoda), one of the commonest soil-transmitted helminths (STHs), can cause ascariasis with significant socioeconomic and public health impact. In this study, the mitochondrial genome of Ascaris ovis, a representative
Yijun Chen +6 more
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Microbial pollution in inland recreational freshwaters of Quetta, Pakistan: an initial report
Journal of Water and Health, 2022 Parasitic contamination of surface waters, especially recreational waters, is a serious problem for under-developed nations like Pakistan, where numerous outbreaks of parasitic diseases are reported each year.
Muhammad Luqman +5 more
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