Results 31 to 40 of about 8,290 (218)
Co-infection of HIV and intestinal parasites in rural area of China [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Intestinal parasite infections (IPIs) are among the most significant causes of illness and disease of socially and economically disadvantaged populations in developing countries, including rural areas of the People's Republic of China.
Wang, Feng-Feng +32 more
core +1 more source
Journal of Water and Health, 2023 Blastocystis sp. is a common widely distributed gut protozoan, with water transmission identified as one of its transmission routes. This study aimed to investigate the effect of chlorine, ultraviolet (UV)-C, and microwave (MW) treatments on the in vitro
Amira B. Mokhtar +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Subtype Identification of Blastocystis sp. Among Humans and Domestic Animals in the West of Iran. [PDF]
Vet Med SciStool samples of human, cattle, sheep, and pigeons were surveyed in the west of Iran. Two subtypes of ST2 and ST5 were identified in humans and livestock. The results of haplotype analysis showed clear classification of two groups among the isolates. ABSTRACT Background Blastocystis is a genetically diverse intestinal protozoan found in a wide range of
Mohammadi P +8 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease, 2018 Blastocystis spp. is the most common enteric parasitic infection found in several community surveys from developing countries. Blastocystis infections may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, but also cause extraintestinal symptoms such as urticaria and ...
Ni Luh Putu Eka Diarthini +6 more
doaj +1 more source
HIV and intestinal parasite co-infections among a Chinese population : an immunological profile [PDF]
, 2013 Parasite infections often result in a switch of the human body's predominant immune reaction from T-helper 1 (Th1)-type to Th2-type. Hence, parasite infections are widely expected to accelerate the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV ...
Wang, Feng-Feng +19 more
core +1 more source
Prevalence of intestinal protozoa infection among school-aged children on Pemba Island, Tanzania, and effect of single-dose albendazole, nitazoxanide and albendazole-nitazoxanide. [PDF]
, 2013 Pathogenic intestinal protozoa infections are common in school-aged children in the developing world and they are frequently associated with malabsorption syndromes and gastrointestinal morbidity.
Ali, S. M. +23 more
core +1 more source
Blastocystis species prevalence and associated patient characteristics as predictors among a cohort of symptomatic and asymptomatic Egyptians [PDF]
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2023 Background: Blastocystis spp. is a large unicellular intestinal protozoan parasite with a worldwide distribution. It has unclear pathogenicity and is linked to many clinical disorders.
Gamal Abu sheishaa +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Investigation of Antiparasitic Effect of Juniperus communis L. Fruits Extracts
Türkiye Parazitoloji DergisiObjective: Juniperus communis (J. communis) (common juniper) is a plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. This study aims to evaluate the antiparasitic effects of ethanol, methanol, chloroform, and water extracts of J.
İbrahim Çavuş +5 more
doaj +1 more source
مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2019 Background: Blastocystis is currently one of the most common protozoa in the human gastrointestinal tract and a wide range of animals. This protozoan has different shapes and sizes. Its small cystic form may not be detected by microscopic methods.
Somayeh Mousavi-Mobarakeh +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Study of Blastocystis frequency among IBD patients referred to a gastroenterology center [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2018 Background: Blastocystis is the most common anaerobic protozoa living in the large intestine of a broad spectrum of vertebrates. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the Blastocystis infection rate in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD ...
Sara Mohammad Ali Gol +7 more
doaj +1 more source