Temporal and spatial stability of Anopheles gambiae larval habitat distribution in Western Kenya highlands. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Localized mosquito larval habitat management and the use of larvicides have been proposed as important control tools in integrated malaria vector management programs.
Bian, Ling +4 more
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Serum Metabolomics of Patients with Hepatic Cystic Echinococcosis
ABSTRACT Hepatic cystic echinococcosis (HCE), a liver manifestation of hydatid disease, is among the 17 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) prioritized by the WHO for eradication by 2025. Although imaging and serological tests are currently the main diagnostic approaches for HCE, they have notable limitations in sensitivity and specificity.
Yisimayili Aimaiti +7 more
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In Vitro Cestocidal Activity of Thymol on Mesocestoides corti Tetrathyridia and Adult Worms [PDF]
Nothing is known about the possible effect of thymol or other compounds of essential oils against the adult worms of cestodes. The aim of the present work was to determine in vitro cestodicidal activity of thymol against Mesocestoides corti adult worms ...
Elissondo, María Celina +1 more
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A Huge Primary Congenital Splenic Cyst Diagnosed in a Middle‐Aged Female Patient: A Case Report
Gross appearance of a splenic cyst showing the smooth external surface (left) and trabeculated inner wall (right). ABSTRACT Splenic cysts are classified into primary (true) and secondary (pseudo or false) cysts. Primary non‐parasitic congenital splenic cysts are comparatively rare, particularly in the middle‐aged population. We present a rare case of a
Bungech Kouy +5 more
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Hepatic stellate cells and parasite-induced liver fibrosis [PDF]
: Fibrogenesis is a common feature of many diseases where there is severe insult to the liver. The hepatic stellate cell trans-differentiation into a myofibroblast has been identified as an important event in liver fibrogenesis and has been well ...
Allen, JT +3 more
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Mediastinal hydatid disease with spinal involvement—A rare cause of spinal cord compression
Spinal hydatid disease accounts for less than 1% of human hydatid disease. It can very rarely lead to paraplegia. We report a rare case of spinal hydatid disease and review the pertinent literature.
Chawda Mihir +3 more
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY OF COMBINED ECHINOCOCCAL LUNG AND LIVER CYSTS
The article describes the observation of a clinical case of a combination of echinococcal lung and liver cysts in a patient born in 1961. Brief information is given on the features of etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and ...
Sushko A. A. +4 more
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ABSTRACT Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic disease endemic in many pastoral regions. Pulmonary involvement, although less common than hepatic, may present with nonspecific respiratory symptoms and mimic other pathologies such as tuberculosis, posing a diagnostic challenge.
Mohammad Alaa Aldakak +4 more
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Misdiagnosed Histiocytic Sarcoma: A Case Report
ABSTRACT We report a 31‐year‐old male patient repeatedly hospitalized for mimicking infectious symptoms. Following standardized anti‐infective and anti‐inflammatory treatment, clinical evolution was discordant, characterized by treatment non‐response and symptom exacerbation.
Ling Zhang, Jing Qin, Peiwu Li
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Yin and yang of interleukin-17 in host immunity to infection [version 1; referees: 2 approved] [PDF]
The interleukin-17 (IL-17) family cytokines, such as IL-17A and IL-17F, play important protective roles in host immune response to a variety of infections such as bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral.
Das, Shibali, Khader, Shabaana
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