Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, Volume 73, Issue 3, May/June 2026.ABSTRACT Cockroaches are known reservoirs for diverse bacterial microbiomes. However, comprehensive analyses of the eukaryotic communities within cockroaches remain limited. In this study, we selected three long‐term laboratory‐reared cockroach species (Blattella germanica, Periplaneta fuliginosa, and Periplaneta japonica) and performed metabarcoding ...
Dongjun Kang +12 more
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Parasites in Mexican patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a case-control study [PDF]
, 2010 One hundred and fifteen patients with symptoms suggestive of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to Rome III criteria and 209 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms different from IBS (control) were identified through medical records from the ...
Alberto Gonzalez-Angulo +9 more
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Parasite Immunology, Volume 48, Issue 5, May 2026.ABSTRACT Ascaris infection—ascariasis—is the most common human parasitic worm infection worldwide and induces damage and cellular changes within the stomach. Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium of the stomach that also causes gastric pathologies globally. Importantly, Ascaris, H.
Nina L. Tang +4 more
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Genome sequence of the stramenopile Blastocystis, a human anaerobic parasite [PDF]
, 2011 10.1186/gb-2011-12-3-r29Genome ...
France Denoeud +23 more
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High prevalence of Blastocystis sp. in farmed sika deer (Cervus nippon) in Northern China
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionBlastocystis sp. is a widespread intestinal protist, that threatens the health of humans and animals. However, epidemiological data on Blastocystis sp. in sika deer are still scarce in China and globally.
Zhen-Qiu Gao +9 more
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Public 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
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Exploring Blastocystis genetic diversity in rural schoolchildren from Colombia using next-generation amplicon sequencing reveals significant associations between contact with animals and infection risk [PDF]
, 2023 Paula C. Hernández +6 more
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Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 2, February 2026.Abstract Trypanosomatids are protozoan parasites that remain a global health challenge due to the limited efficacy, safety, and durability of current treatments. Acetate: succinate CoA transferase (ASCT), together with succinyl‐CoA synthase (SCS), forms the ASCT/SCS cycle that fuels ATP production and generates acetate, a central metabolic intermediate
Kota Mochizuki +13 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infection Among Inhabitants and Tribes of Chelgerd, Iran, 2008-2009. [PDF]
, 2015 INTRODUCTION Although a notable development in treating and controlling of parasitic infections in recent years has occurred but, these infections are still counted as important problems in many countries.
Haghighi, Ali. +5 more
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Molecular epidemiology and genotype/subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi, and Encephalitozoon spp. in livestock: concern for emerging zoonotic infections [PDF]
, 2021 Hanieh Mohammad Rahimi +2 more
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