Ascaris phylogeny based on multiple whole mtDNA genomes [PDF]
, 2016 Ascaris lumbricoides and A. suum are two parasitic nematodes infecting humans and pigs, respectively. There has been considerable debate as to whether Ascaris in the two hosts should be considered a single or two separate species.
Andersen, Lee O +5 more
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Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 11, March 20, 2025.This study reveals that Zbp1 plays a pivotal role in regulating neuroimmune interactions during Angiostrongylus cantonensis (AC) infection. Zbp1 modulates lymphocyte infiltration and natural killer (NK) cell cytotoxicity by promoting cytokine secretion and M1 polarization of macrophages, shaping the CNS immune microenvironment.
Hongli Zhou +10 more
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Anthropometric indices in individuals infected with ascaris lumbericoids in Iran [PDF]
, 2009 Context: Ascaris Lumbericoids infection is more common in children and teenagers and in areas with poor sanitation or crowded living conditions.
Najafi, M. +5 more
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Epidemiological surveys of, and research on, soil-transmitted helminths in Southeast Asia: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2016 PRISMA checklist, full list of search terms and Supporting Figure 1.
Anderson, RM +3 more
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Comparative analysis of microRNA profiles between adult Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum
BMC Veterinary Research, 2014 BackgroundThe parasitic nematodes Ascaris lumbricoides and A. suum are of great public health and economic significance, and the two taxa were proposed to represent a single species.
Chang-chun Shao +6 more
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Treating Pox, Pests and Worms: Saints, Sympathy and Materiality in Late‐Medieval English Charms
Journal of Religious History, Volume 49, Issue 1, Page 3-20, March 2025.Charms were a commonplace form of medical intervention in late‐medieval England, as they allowed afflicted and ailing devotees to seek the aid of saints and biblical figures. Those holy dead who had suffered something on earth were considered particularly adept at posthumously treating the same in their devotees, with the words used to recount their ...
Elizabeth Burrell
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Comparison of Cytokine Responses in Ecuadorian Children Infected with Giardia, Ascaris, or Both Parasites. [PDF]
, 2017 More than 2 billion people are infected with parasites globally, and the majority have coinfections. Intestinal protozoa and helminths induce polarizing CD4(+) T-helper cell 1 (Th1) mediated cytokine responses within the host.
Chico, M +7 more
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Ascaris lumbricoides infection and parasite load are associated with asthma in children.
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2014 INTRODUCTION Association between Ascaris lumbricoides infection and asthma is a controversial subject that has been studied by several authors based on the hygiene theory. This work contributes to better understanding this issue. METHODOLOGY This was a
Gérson Bragagnoli +1 more
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Early‐Life Host–Microbial Interactions and Asthma Development: A Lifelong Impact?
Immunological Reviews, Volume 330, Issue 1, March 2025.ABSTRACT Childhood is a multifactorial disease, and recent research highlights the influence of early‐life microbial communities in shaping disease risk. This review explores the roles of the gut and respiratory microbiota in asthma development, emphasizing the importance of early microbial exposure.
Céline Pattaroni +2 more
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Ascaris lumbricoides Discharge from the Mouth
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2018 A 68-year-old Japanese man presented with Ascaris lumbricoides discharge from his mouth. The infection was suspected to have occurred while the patient was in the Philippines. This A.
Yuya Kobayashi, Jun Tsuyuzaki
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