Introduction: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) which develops without a known stimulation is defined as the occurrence of spontaneous wheals, angioedema or both for longer than six weeks.
Sedat Vezir +4 more
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Blastocystis spp. and Other Intestinal Parasites in Polish Soldiers Deployed to Lebanon and Iraq
Intestinal parasitic infections are one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide, particularly in developing countries. A distinct group at increased risk of infection is military personnel deployed overseas for extended periods, typically six ...
Danuta Izabela Kosik-Bogacka +6 more
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[Infection by Blastocystis: a review].
Blastocystis sp. is an anaerobic unicellular micro-organism belonging to the kingdom Chromista, frequently found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals, the pathogenic role of which continues being controversial for human beings. Its genetic classification, which shows nine sub-types, some of which seem to have a role in cases with ...
Jorge Luis, Salinas +1 more
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Treatment failure in patients with chronic Blastocystis infection
This article reports long-term infection and treatment failure in 18 symptomatic individuals infected with Blastocystis spp. Patients were initially treated with either metronidazole, iodoquinol or triple combination therapy consisting of nitazoxanide, furazolidone and secnidazole.
Tamalee, Roberts +4 more
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Blastocystis spp.: avances, controversias y desafíos futuros [PDF]
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. +3 more
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Gastrointestinal infection in a New Zealand community : a one year study : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Microbiology at Massey University [PDF]
Diagnostic medical microbiology laboratories detect and identify pathogens in submitted specimens. The techniques used should maximise the detection of pathogens (sensitivity) while minimising the number of tests for their detection (efficiency).
Wright, Jacqueline Margaret
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Subtype distribution of Blastocystis in communities along the Chao Phraya river, Thailand [PDF]
© 2016, Korean Society for Parasitology and Tropical Medicine. Blastocystis is a common zoonotic enteric protozoan that has been classified into 17 distinct subtypes (STs).
Chiabchalard, R +5 more
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First genotyping of Giardia duodenalis and prevalence of enteroparasites in children from Tetouan (Morocco). [PDF]
Intestinal parasites are common in the Moroccan population. Enteroparasites in children from four schools in urban and rural areas of Tetouan (Morocco) were studied to treat these children and to design prevention and control programs.
El Fatni, Chadia +4 more
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Infeksi parasit dalam kalangan penerima transplan renal di Hospital Kuala Lumpur [PDF]
Suatu kajian irisan lintang dengan pensampelan purposif telah dijalankan untuk menentukan kadar prevalens infeksi parasit iaitu Cryptosporidium parvum (C. parvum), Giardia intestinalis (G. intestinalis), Blastocystis hominis (B.
Hartini Yusof, +1 more
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Blastocystis sp.: A Hidden Player in Gut Health and Disease
Blastocystis sp. (Blastocystis) is a prevalent and diverse gastrointestinal parasite, found in up to 60% of humans and animals worldwide, with particularly high rates in immunocompromised individuals and those in close contact with animals.
Muhammad Mirza Halimi +12 more
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