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The epidemiological consequences of optimisation of the individual host immune response [PDF]

, 2002
We present a simple unscaled, quantitative framework that addresses the optimum use of resources throughout a host's lifetime based on continuous exposure to parasites (rather than evolutionary, genetically explicit trade-offs). The principal assumptions
Medley, Graham
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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, Benjamin J. Marsland, Nicola L. Harris   +2 more
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Unusual Presentation of Ascaris lumbricoids [PDF]

Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 2012
Ascariasis is the most common helminthic infestation in India. It affects mainly children of low socioeconomic status whose standards of public health and personal hygiene are at the lowest. Ascaris lumbricoides infestation can lead to serious complications because of the wander lust of the worms. Complications such as intestinal obstruction, volvulus,
Ahangar Ag, Ashraf Hz, Wani Nasir-ud-din, Nayeem-ul-hassan, Ganie Fa, Mohd Lateef Wani, Wani Sn   +6 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Behavioral Risk Factors in a Squatter Community in Butwal, Nepal: A Pilot Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are among the most prevalent illnesses worldwide. The morbidity associated with IPIs results in health and economic burdens for billions of people worldwide, especially in low‐income nations. Increasing urbanization in Nepal has resulted in the formation of squatter communities in urban centers.
Shristi Bhandari, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli, Pitambar Dhakal, Kishor Pandey   +3 more
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School-Based Deworming Program Yields Small Improvement in Growth of Zanzibari School Children After one Year. [PDF]

, 1997
Efficacy trials of antihelminthic therapies conducted in Africa have reported improvements in children's growth, but nutritional evaluations of large-scale deworming programs are lacking.
Albonico, Albonico, Diggle, Ferguson, Hababu M. Chwaya, James M. Tielsch, Kruger, Latham, Lawless, Lorenzo Savioli, Marco Albonico, Must, Must, Rebecca J. Stoltzfus, Renganathan, Savioli, Savioli, Shiff, Stephenson, Stephenson, Stephenson, Stephenson, Stoltzfus, Stoltzfus, Warren, World Bank, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization, World Health Organization Expert Committee   +29 more
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European guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency: UEG, EPC, EDS, ESPEN, ESPGHAN, ESDO, and ESPCG evidence‐based recommendations

United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 125-172, February 2025.
Abstract Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is defined as a reduction in pancreatic exocrine secretion below the level that allows the normal digestion of nutrients. Pancreatic disease and surgery are the main causes of PEI. However, other conditions and upper gastrointestinal surgery can also affect the digestive function of the pancreas. PEI can
J. Enrique Dominguez‐Muñoz, Miroslav Vujasinovic, Daniel de la Iglesia, Djuna Cahen, Gabriele Capurso, Natalya Gubergrits, Peter Hegyi, Pali Hungin, Johann Ockenga, Salvatore Paiella, Lukas Perkhofer, Vinciane Rebours, Jonas Rosendahl, Roberto Salvia, Isabelle Scheers, Andrea Szentesi, Stefanos Bonovas, Daniele Piovani, J. Matthias Löhr, on behalf of the European PEI Multidisciplinary Group, Hana Algül, Livia Archibugi, Marianna Arvanitakis, Sorin Barbu, Georg Beyer, Mihailo Bezmarevic, Frank Bodewes, Marja A. Boermeester, Dmitry Bordin, Marco Bruno, Güralp Ceyhan, Laszlo Czako, Ferdinando D'Amico, Enrique De Madaria, Julian De Martino, Pierre H. Deprez, Christos Dervenis, Petr Dité, Asbjørn Drewes, Sinead N. Duggan, Deniz Duman, Trond Engjom, Nils Ewald, Ovidiu Fabian, Pierluigi Fracasso, Helmut Friess, Jens Brøndum Frøkjær, Luca Frulloni, Sebastien Gaujoux, Cristian Gheorghe, Sophie Gohy, Philip Hardt, Truls Hauge, Andrew Hopper, Julio Iglesias‐Garcia, Jutta Keller, Mariia Kiriukova, Jörg Kleeff, Alexander Kleger, Andrea Laghi, José Larino‐Noia, Johanna Laukkarinen, John Leeds, Björn Lindkvist, Etna Masip, Giovanni Marchegiani, Amir Mari, Emma Martinez‐Moneo, Julia Mayerle, Anders Molven, Alexey Okhlobystin, Nikola Panic, Andrea Parniczky, Raffaele Pezzilli, Mary Phillips, Goran Poropat, Jelena Rakic Matic, Keith Roberts, Stuart Robinson, Vasile Sandru, Alain Sauvanet, Alexander Schneider, Oleg Shvets, Serena Stigliano, Davor Stimac, Oliver Strobel, Hester Timmerhuis, Mihaela Udrescu, Szilard Vancsa, Vicki Veness, Michael Wilschanski, Heiko Witt   +91 more
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Food Safety in Developing Countries: Common Foodborne and Waterborne Illnesses, Regulations, Organizational Structure, and Challenges of Food Safety in the Context of Nepal

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 1, Page 86-123, January 2025.
Food safety presents a global challenge, contributing to 600 million cases of foodborne diseases and 420,000 fatalities annually worldwide. A multisectoral One Health approach involving collaboration among government agencies, food industry stakeholders, consumers, and civil society organizations is imperative to enhance food safety in developing ...
Deepak Subedi, Madhav Paudel, Sandesh Poudel, Niranjan Koirala   +3 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Public Primary Second‐Cycle Schoolchildren in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infection is a common disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries, including Ethiopia. The burden of intestinal parasites is worse in schoolchildren, which leads to absenteeism from school, lower cognitive ability, affects academic performance, and causes malnutrition
Abtie Abebaw, Gebreselassie Demeke, Hylemariam Mihiretie Mengist, Mengistu Endalamaw, Gizew Damtie Demeke   +4 more
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Ascaris lumbricoides Linnaeus 1758

, 2023
Published as part of Khudhir, Manda, Hodda, Mike, Nicholas, Evelyn, Campbell, Jennifer & Nicholas, Warwick L., 2023, A catalogue of the nematode slide collection from the late W. L. Nicholas held at National Research Collections Australia, CSIRO, pp.
Khudhir, Manda, Hodda, Mike, Nicholas, Evelyn, Campbell, Jennifer, Nicholas, Warwick L.   +4 more
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Ascaris Lumbricoides Eggs and Human-Intestinal Protozoan Cysts Found in River Water of Angke River, Jakarta [PDF]

, 2008
Fecal contamination is a serious environmental problem at Angke River Jakarta. A cross-sectional study was conducted during April-June 2007 and the aim of the study is to assess the water quality of Angke River by detection of Ascaris lumbricoides eggs ...
Subahar, R. (Rizal), Sutanto, L. (Lisawati)   +1 more
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