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Journal of Parasitology Research, 2023 This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, and Entamoeba moshkovskii, using microscopic and molecular methods in Jahrom city (Fars Province), south of Iran.
Zahra Kargar Jahromi +3 more
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Metabolic Profile Associated With Encystation in Acanthamoeba. [PDF]
J Eukaryot MicrobiolABSTRACT The genus Acanthamoeba includes widespread protozoa that can cause severe infections in humans. Their ability to form resistant cysts within infected tissues complicates treatment, making it essential to understand the encystation process for developing effective therapeutic strategies.
Cirelli C +8 more
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among university female students, Gaza, Palestine [PDF]
, 2019 The intestinal parasites are still endemic among children, women, and men in Gaza Strip. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of intestinal parasites among young female students of Islamic University of Gaza to report the existence and ...
Abu Qassem, RR +4 more
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Differentiation of Korean isolates of Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Parasitology, 1996 Cysts of Entamoeba histolytica are still found from humans in Korea, but not all of the cysts are known as pathogenic. The non-pathogenic strain is regarded as a different species, E. dispar. In this study, Korean isolates of conventional E. histolytica were subjected for the differentiation by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment ...
S C Choe +6 more
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Prevalence and distribution of Entamoeba species in a rural community in northern South Africa
Food and Waterborne Parasitology, 2020 Amoebiasis occurs worldwide and affects about 20–50 million people annually. Stool samples were collected from patients attending different rural clinics in Northern South Africa in the present study. Microscopic examination was performed for the initial
Amidou Samie +4 more
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2007 A parasitological survey was carried out among Terena Indians living in the Tereré settlement in the municipality of Sidrolândia, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
José Ivan Albuquerque Aguiar +6 more
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A Prevalence study of Entamoeba spp. in Basrah Province using Different Detection Methods
مجلة بغداد للعلوم, 2021 This study aims to determine the prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar and Entamoeba moshkovskii by three methods of diagnosis (microscopic examination, cultivation and PCR) that were compared to obtain an accurate diagnosis of Entamoeba ...
Athraa Abd-ulameer Al-Hilfy +2 more
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Early Clinical Response of a Large Amebic Liver Abscess to Eravacycline Prior to Metronidazole Initiation: A Case Report. [PDF]
Case Rep Infect DisEntamoeba histolytica is an amebic protozoan that is often asymptomatic, with many patients being asymptomatic carriers. However, 10 percent of cases manifest with amebic dysentery and, less commonly, amebic liver abscesses. Amebic liver abscesses are the most common extraintestinal manifestation of E. histolytica.
Anthony JA, Robinson A, Pedroza L.
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Mini-FLOTAC, an Innovative Direct Diagnostic Technique for Intestinal Parasitic Infections: Experience from the Field. [PDF]
, 2013 Soil-transmitted helminths and intestinal protozoa infection are widespread in developing countries, yet an accurate diagnosis is rarely performed.
Albonico, Marco +8 more
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Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2011 Amoebiasis is an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica and is a potential health risk in countries in which health barriers are inappropriate. Since the discovery of Entamoeba dispar, the prevalence of amoebiasis has been modified.
Fred Luciano Neves Santos, MSc, PhD Student +2 more
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