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Molecular Characterization of Entamoeba spp. in Pigs with Diarrhea in Southern China

Animals, 2022
Entamoeba spp. is a common zoonotic intestinal protozoan that can parasitize most vertebrates, including humans and pigs, causing severe intestinal diseases and posing a serious threat to public health.
Pei Wang, Sen Li, Yang Zou, Ru-Yi Han, Ping Wang, De-Ping Song, Cheng-Bin Wang, Xiao-Qing Chen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The first survey and molecular identification of Entamoeba spp. in farm animals on Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau of China.

Comparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2020
Protozoans of Entamoeba spp. are globally distributed zoonotic parasites that infect diverse animal hosts and humans. Prevalence and species/genotypes distribution of Entamoeba spp.
Sitong Ai, Zhichao Zhang, Xiaoqi Wang, Qingxun Zhang, Weiwen Yin, Ziyuan Duan   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Frequency of amoebiasis and other intestinal parasitoses in a settlement in Ilhéus City, State of Bahia, Brazil

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2014
Introduction: This study evaluated the frequency of intestinal parasites, emphasizing the identification and differentiation of Entamoeba spp. Methods: Multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR), coproantigen tests and morphometric analysis were ...
Helena Lúcia Carneiro Santos, Luci Ana Fernandes Martins, Regina Helena Saramago Peralta, José Mauro Peralta, Heloisa Werneck de Macedo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

How phagocytic cells kill bacteria: Lessons from a professional killer

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
How phagocytic cells ingest and kill bacteria has been studied for more than a century, but many questions remain unanswered. The study of the amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum brings new answers, and new questions. Professional phagocytic cells such as neutrophils and macrophages, as well as free‐living soil amoebae like Dictyostelium discoideum, employ
Otmane Lamrabet, Pierre Cosson
wiley   +1 more source

Recent developments in Blastocystis research. [PDF]

, 2013
Blastocystis is a common parasite of the human large intestine but has an uncertain role in disease. In this review, we appraise the published evidence addressing this and its weaknesses.
van der Giezen, Mark, Stensvold, C Rune, Clark, C Graham, Alfellani, Mohammed A, Mark van der Giezen, C. Graham Clark, C. Rune Stensvold, Mohammed A. Alfellani   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Taxon, Arboreality, Sex, and Season—Factors Influencing Gastrointestinal Parasite Occurrence in Zoo‐Housed Non‐Human Primates

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The emergence of anthelminthic resistance is a well‐documented phenomenon in livestock and companion animals. Given the scarcity of new antiparasitic drugs, the implementation of effective, holistic anthelminthic control strategies is critical to preserving the efficacy of existing treatments.
Stalder Sandro, Hatt Jean‐Michel
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical, Radiographic, and Histopathologic Features of Human Perigraftitis

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Volume 38, Issue 7, Page 1300-1314, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective Perigraftitis is a biologic complication associated with dental implants placed in grafted bone, distinct from peri‐implant mucositis and peri‐implantitis. This report further characterizes its clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic features.
Jonathan H. Do, Charles M. Cobb, John T. Shen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections pose significant public health challenges in developing countries. They are major concerns in rehabilitation centers for individuals with mental disabilities. However, little attention has been given to preventing these infections among the mentally disabled groups.
Andargachew Almaw, Bekele Sharew, Shewaneh Damtie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Aynework Abebaw, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Dessie Tegegne, Birhanu Getie, Mulat Erkihun, Ayenew Assefa, Getu Abeje, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Sinedu Moges, Kirubel Shiferaw, Mengistu Tesfa Alula, Mihreteab Alebachew, Birhanu Malede, Ayenew Berhan   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterisation of polymorphic DNA and its application to typing of Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar [PDF]

A key question in amoebiasis is whether the variable symptoms of amoebic infections are a reflection of different strains of E. histolytica. To address this, tools that allow typing of E. histolytica isolates are needed and this
Zaki, Mehreen
core   +1 more source

Intestinal Parasites in a Rural Highland Tourist Community of Nepal: Diversity, Prevalence, and Associated Factors in Humans and Livestock

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
This cross‑sectional observational study assessed the prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasitic infections in humans and livestock in a rural highland community of Nepal. Intestinal parasites were detected in 22% of human participants and 73% of livestock, with overlapping parasite genera observed within the same households.
Kishor Pandey, Niten Bharati, Yamini Chhetri, Rachana Bhusal, Madan Nepal, Zainuddin Ansari, Minu Shilpakar, Anju Karmacharya, Shaniya Bhusal, Navin Kumar Yadav, Tsunami Thapa Magar, Muna Bhattarai, Bimala Bhattarai, Arti Neupane, Shristi Bhandari, Jitendra Gautam, Siddha Raj Ojha, Anisha KC, Dharmaraj Patel, Ganesh Chaudhary, Sandhya Gautam, Merina Lama, Janak Raj Subedi, Pitambar Dhakal, Mahendra Maharjan, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli   +25 more
wiley   +1 more source