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The Effect of Tamarindus indica Fruit Pulp Extract on Blastocystis hominis

Tikrit Journal of Pure Science
Blastocystis hominis is a single-celled parasite found in the human gastrointestinal tract. Information about treatment options indicates that successful anti-parasitic eradication of this parasite is yet to be straightforward. Furthermore, the parasite
Suhad Kareem Nghaimesh, Nazar Shiaa Mohammad, Mohammad Abd Alaziz Kader   +2 more
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Blastocistosis en pre-escolares de Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela Blastocystosis in preschool children from Bolivar City, Venezuela

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 1998
Para determinar la prevalencia y relevancia clínica de la blastocistosis en una muestra de niños en edad pre-escolar, fueron evaluados 169 alumnos del pre-escolar "Los Coquitos" de Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela.
Rodolfo Antonio Devera, Virma Josefina Velásquez, Maritza Justina Vásquez   +2 more
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Investigation of the blastocystis hominis frequency in patients with irritable bowel syndrome [PDF]

, 2014
AimIn this study, it was aimed to investigate the relationship between Blastocystis hominis infection and inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods: In this study, the frequency of B.
Ali Yıldırım, Ayşegül Aksoy Gökmen, Bayram Pektaş, Berrin Uzun, Bilal Olcay Peker, Serdar Güngör   +5 more
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Role of microbiota in pain: From bench to bedside

iMetaOmics, Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2025.
Pain is closely linked to microbes. The microbiota modulates pain perception through three mechanisms: microbiota‐derived metabolites, immunoregulation, and direct stimulation on neurons. Therapeutic strategies like probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and dietary changes show significant potential in pain management.
Huiguang Ren, Bo Cao, Qixuan Xu, Ruiyang Zhao, Hanghang Li, Bo Wei   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Presencia de Blastocystis Hominis como agente causal de enfermedades gatrointestinales en la comuna 7 (Gaira) del Distrito de Santa Marta

Duazary, 2013
La Blastocystis hominis es un protozoo que causa cuadros diarreicos. Es altamente prevalente en poblaciones que no cuentan con servicios adecuados de higiene, alcantarillado y salud pública.
Sonja Liliana Lozano Socarras
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The Epidemiology and Determinants of Opportunistic Intestinal Parasites Among HIV‐Positive Patients Attending Care and Treatment Centers in Northcentral Ethiopia

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Opportunistic intestinal parasites (OIPs) cause significant morbidity and mortality among HIV‐positive people due to the decline of CD4+ T‐cells. In Ethiopia, the burden of this infection is high due to poor personal and environmental hygiene.
Yitbarek Mulie, Sissay Menkir, Abayeneh Girma, Bernard Marchand   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blastocystis spp.: avances, controversias y desafíos futuros [PDF]

, 2017
Blastocystis spp. es el protista intracelular que se detecta con mayor frecuencia en muestras de materia fecal humana; las tasas de infección pueden superar el 20% en países en vías de desarrollo.
Basualdo Farjat, Juan A., Cordoba, María Alejandra, del Coco, Valeria F., Molina, Nora Beatriz   +3 more
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Protozoan and Helminth Contamination in Ecuadorian Agricultural Products: Dominance of Blastocystis sp.

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Foodborne diseases, particularly those caused by parasitic infections, pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children. In this study, we investigated the parasitic contamination in 773 samples of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens from Ecuador’s Chimborazo Province. Utilizing a cross‐
Luisa Carolina González-Ramírez, Cristian Andrés Quito López, Verónica Carolin Rojano Silva, Ximena del Rocío Robalino Flores, Silvia Paola Monar Basantes, José G. Prato, César Díaz-Godínez, Julio César Carrero, Bernard Marchand   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Analysis of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Risk Factors Affected by the Pandemic Among Primary Schoolchildren in the Provinces of Manzini and Lubombo, Kingdom of Eswatini: A Follow‐Up Study in 2019 and 2022

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a persistent public health challenge in low‐ and middle‐income countries, particularly among school‐aged children. Objective: This study aimed to compare IPI prevalence and risk factors before and after the COVID‐19 pandemic in Eswatini, based on the hypothesis that pandemic‐related disruptions may
Ai-Wen Yin, Mathobela Mbongiseni, Ting-Wu Chuang, Chia-Mei Chou, Chia-Kwung Fan, Priya Gusain   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Presencia de parásitos intestinales en muestras de heces de empleados administrativos de una universidad privada. [PDF]

, 2014
El presente trabajo consistió, en la recolección y análisis parasitológico de las muestras de heces provenientes de los empleados del área administrativa de una universidad privada durante el mes de septiembre del 2013.
Avelar, Verónica María, Santos Herrera, René Guillermo   +1 more
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