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Eradication of Blastocystis hominis prevents the development of symptomatic Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a case report

open access: yesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2015
In this case report we describe a 49 year-old man who presented with chronic urticaria, angioedema and soft stool consistency. During diagnostic examinations Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was found even though the patient never had clear symptoms of this ...
Borko Rajič   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Blastocistosis y otras infecciones por protozoos intetinales en comunidades humanas ribereñas de la cuenca del rio Valdivia, Chile Blastocystosis and other intestinal protozoan infections in human riverside communities from - Valdivia River Basin, Chile

open access: yesRevista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 1992
Entre marzo y octubre de 1987 se examinaron muestras coprológicas de 970 personas (20, 9% de la población) pertenecientes a 209 grupos familiares de las comunidades ribereñas de la cuenca del rio Valdivia, Chile; con el propósito de determinar las ...
Patricio Torres   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The significance of 'Blastocystis' in different hosts [PDF]

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Blastocystis is an obligate anaerobic, protistan parasite found in the intestinal tract of human and various other hosts. Blastocystis is placed within the stramenopiles. This diverse group also includes slime nets, water moulds and brown algae.
Alfellani, Mohamed
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Clinical Manifestations in Children [PDF]

open access: yesIranian Journal of Public Health, 2007
Background: Diagnosis and treatment of parasitic infections are very important because of pathologic changes and clinical symptoms produced in the host, and for taking measures against them. These diseases have more adverse effects and more importance in
M Ebadi   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Kejadian Infeksi Blastocystis hominis pada Pasien Immunocompromised: Studi Literatur Naratif [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Infeksi Blastocystis hominis menjadi salah satu infeksi parasit usus yang sering terjadi terutama pada negara berkembang dengan higenitas yang buruk. Manisfestasi klinis yang ditimbulkan oleh parasit ini muncul sesuai dengan keadaan imun penderitanya ...
Annisa, Aaliyah Zahra
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PCR-based molecular characterization of Blastocystis hominis subtypes in southwest of Iran

open access: yesJournal of Infection and Public Health, 2018
Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. Pathogenicity of Blastocystis sp. remains controversial and it has been suggested that it may be associated with certain subtypes of organism.
Shahram Khademvatan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Declining Trends in Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections Among Nepalese School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis (2004–2022)

open access: yesPublic 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   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of the antifungal agent miconazole as an inhibitor of Blastocystis hominis growth in Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar cultures Uso do antifúngico miconazol como inibidor do crescimento de Blastocystis hominis em culturas de Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar

open access: yesRevista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 2007
In regions with high prevalence, Blastocystis hominis is frequently found in association with Entamoeba histolytica/E. dispar in xenic cultures. Its exacerbated growth is often superimposed on the growth of amebas, thus impeding the continuation of the ...
Alessandra Queiroga Gonçalves   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Blastocystis hominis--past and future [PDF]

open access: yesClinical Microbiology Reviews, 1991
The history of B. hominis is unique. Few infectious agents have provoked the many misconceptions that plague this enigmatic parasitic ameba. Conflicting descriptions of its nature and pathogenesis have continued throughout the 20th century. As seen by the greatly expanded number of reports in recent years, B.
openaire   +2 more sources

Intestinal Parasites of Zoonotic Significance in Human and Domestic Animals in a Rural Setting in Nepal

open access: yesVeterinary 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
wiley   +1 more source

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