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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Foodborne diseases, particularly those caused by parasitic infections, pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children. In this study, we investigated the parasitic contamination in 773 samples of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens from Ecuador’s Chimborazo Province. Utilizing a cross‐
Luisa Carolina González-Ramírez +8 more
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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Introduction: Human intestinal parasites are identified as causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world, particularly in underdeveloped countries. Objective: This study was conducted to assess the status of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among malnourished children attending Bele Gesgar Primary Hospital and investigate the possible ...
Zewdineh Firdu +2 more
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The genome and transcriptome of the enteric parasite Entamoeba invadens, a model for encystation [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: Several eukaryotic parasites form cysts that transmit infection. The process is found in diverse organisms such as Toxoplasma, Giardia, and nematodes.
Daryl Williams +6 more
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Investigación de Entamoeba histolytica en dos comunidades ecuatorianas [PDF]
, 2015 Introduction: Amebiasis is the third leading cause of death from parasitic disease after malaria and schistosomiasis; most morbidity and mortality have been reported in regions of Central and South America, Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
Andrade Mayorga, Thamara
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Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2013 Adrienne J, Showler, Andrea K, Boggild
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Species-specific field testing of Entamoeba spp. in an area of high endemicity [PDF]
, 2017 Entamoeba histolytica has been separated in recent years into 2 morphologically identical species: the apathogenic E. dispar and the pathogenic E. histolytica, only the latter being pathogenic.
Dobler, M. +10 more
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Intestinal Amebiasis in Children with Bloody Diarrhea [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Amebiasis affects more than 50 million people each year, resulting in 100,000 deaths. Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica) is clearly pathogenic causing intestinal infection that varies from asymptomatic to fulminant colitis.
Hegar, B. (Badriul), Purnomo, B. (Budi)
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Entamoeba species associated with chronic diarrhoea in Pakistan [PDF]
, 2012 We determined the prevalence of Entamoeba (E.) histolytica, E. dispar and E. moshkovskii in patients with chronic diarrhoea associated with abdominal pain or discomfort mimicking irritable bowel syndrome.
Abbas, Zaigham +5 more
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Epidemiology: a tool for the assessment of risk [PDF]
, 2001 The purpose of this chapter is to introduce and demonstrate the use of a key tool for the assessment of risk. The word epidemiology is derived from Greek and its literal interpretation is 'studies of people'.
Blumenthal, U +3 more
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Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar infection in Mexican school children: genotyping and phylogenetic relationship [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the frequency of Entamoeba histolytica and Entamoeba dispar infection in school children in the community of Tlaltizapan, in order to understand the dynamics of infection within the school and family spheres of ...
Alejandro Gómez +11 more
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