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Differential detection of Entamoeba histolytica from Entamoeba dispar by parasitological and nested multiplex polymerase chain reaction methods [PDF]

Journal of Analytical Research in Clinical Medicine, 2014
Introduction: Amebiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a one-celled parasite (amoeba) called Entamoeba (E) histolytica. E histolytica and E dispar are morphologicallyundistinguishable but have genetic and functional differences. E.
esmaiel fallah, Abbas Shahbazi, majid yazdanjoii, Bahman Rahimi-Esboei   +3 more
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Intestinal parasitic infections among children under five years of age presenting with diarrhoeal diseases to two public health facilities in Hawassa, South Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5 years of age in developing countries, including Ethiopia. It is caused by a wide range of pathogens, including parasites, bacteria and viruses.
Ahmed Zeynudin, Endalew Zemene, Getamesay Mulatu, Getenet Beyene, Serkadis Debalke   +4 more
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Undernutrition Among Elementary School Children in Zenzelima Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A School‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasites and malnutrition are major public health challenges in Ethiopia, highlighting the need for local epidemiological data to inform effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection, undernutrition, and their associated risk factors
Abera Ademasu Birhanu, Mulat Yimer, Habtu Debash, Megbaru Alemu Abate   +3 more
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Validation and utilization of PCR for differential diagnosis and prevalence determination of Entamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar in Salvador City, Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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, Marilda de Souza Gonçalves, Neci Matos Soares   +2 more
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Intestinal amoebiasis, giardiasis and geohelminthiases: their association with other intestinal parasites and reported intestinal symptoms [PDF]

, 2017
In order to determine reported signs and symptoms that may predict an intestinal parasitic infection, 241 schoolchildren in western Côte d'Ivoire were interviewed with a simple questionnaire and their stool specimens were examined over several ...
Lengeler, C., Marti, H.P., N'Goran, E.K., Tanner, M., Utzinger, J.   +4 more
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Associated Factors Among Public Primary Second‐Cycle Schoolchildren in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infection is a common disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries, including Ethiopia. The burden of intestinal parasites is worse in schoolchildren, which leads to absenteeism from school, lower cognitive ability, affects academic performance, and causes malnutrition
Abtie Abebaw, Gebreselassie Demeke, Hylemariam Mihiretie Mengist, Mengistu Endalamaw, Gizew Damtie Demeke   +4 more
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar/moshkovskii infection among three Orang Asli ethnic groups in Malaysia. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2012
BackgroundEntamoeba histolytica/Entamoeba dispar/Entamoeba moshkovskii infection is still prevalent in rural Malaysia especially among Orang Asli communities.
Tengku Shahrul Anuar, Hesham M Al-Mekhlafi, Mohamed Kamel Abdul Ghani, Emelia Osman, Azlin Mohd Yasin, Anisah Nordin, Siti Nor Azreen, Fatmah Md Salleh, Nuraffini Ghazali, Mekadina Bernadus, Norhayati Moktar   +10 more
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Investigation of the Occurrence of Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites along the Karmanasa River Bank in Lalitpur, Nepal

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2025.
Summary • Twenty‐one intestinal zoonotic parasites out of 28 were detected. • Parasitic burden measured by eggs per gram (EPG) was heavy on the river bank. • Cross‐transmission of intestinal parasites among co‐habiting animals may occur. ABSTRACT Introduction Increasing urbanization has particularly affected rivers and their outer edges in cities ...
Roshan Babu Adhikari, Diksha Ghimire, Tirth Raj Ghimire   +2 more
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Evaluation und Vergleich von zwei immunchromatographischen Kassetten - Triple Tests für die zeitgleiche Detektion von Cryptosporidium spp.; Giardia lamblia und Entamoeba histolytica / Entamoeba dispar Antigenen in humanen Stuhlproben [PDF]

, 2014
Der Einsatz von immunchromatographischen Schnelltests in der Med. Parasitologie, zusätzlich zur mikroskopischen Diagnostik, stellt eine einfache, schnelle und sichere Methode für die gleichzeitige Erkennung von Giardia lamblia, E.
Bartholomé, E, Ferse, M, Njul, S, Scheid, Patrick   +3 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Ghana: A Review of Infections and the Risk of Zoonotic Transmission

BioMed Research International, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Intestinal parasites pose a risk to public health globally, causing a high economic burden in developing countries. Most diagnostic methods aimed at detecting these parasites in hospital settings are not sensitive to recovering parasites. Hence, the prevalence of these diseases remains a challenge in areas of poor environmental sanitation and ...
Seth Offei Addo, Margaret Owusu-Akyaw, Ronald Essah Bentil, Stacy Amoah, Seth Oware, Bernice Olivia Ama Baako, John Asiedu Larbi, Baisakhi Banerjee   +7 more
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