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Assessment of Intestinal Parasites and Its Associated Factors among Fruits and Vegetables Collected from Local Markets of Bule Hora Town, Southeast Ethiopia

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Background. Vegetable and fruit consumptions are important for health as they are good sources of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. However, contamination of vegetables and fruits is indicated as the main contributing factor to parasitic contamination. Objective.
Tibeso Gemechu, Jemal Bona, Alqeer Aliyo, Wako Dedecha, Girma Ashenafi, Pedro P. Chieffi   +5 more
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Prevalence and Determinant Factors of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Undernutrition among Primary School Children in North‐Central Ethiopia: A School‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Background. Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are a major public health problem with high morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Undernutrition is a major health problem among school children and affects their cognitive development, psychological development, motor skills, and academic achievements.
Habtye Bisetegn, Habtu Debash, Hussen Ebrahim, Yonas Erkihun, Mihret Tilahun, Daniel Getacher Feleke, Eric Agola Lelo   +6 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Risk Factors among Food Handlers of Food and Drinking Establishments in Woldia Town, North‐East Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Background. Food handlers should be screened periodically for intestinal parasitic infections, and they should be treated to reduce intestinal parasite transmission to consumers through contaminated foods and drinks. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasitic infection among food handlers in
Daniel Getacher Feleke, Habtye Bisetegn, Getamesay Zewudu, Yohannes Alemu, Seifegebriel Teshome Feleke, Angelica Oliveira Gomes   +5 more
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Food Handlers Working in Food Service Establishments in Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Background. As in most of African countries, intestinal parasites have been widely distributed in Ethiopia and are among the 10 top causes of morbidity and mortality nationwide. Statistics for food‐borne illness in various industrialized countries show that up to 60% of cases may be caused by poor food handling techniques and by contaminated food ...
Hailegebriel Wondimu, Mestawut Mihret, José F. Silveira   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Levels of Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) in the Serum of Enterobius Vermicularis Positive Patients

Medicine Science, 2014
It has been reported that the parasites can make the free oxygen radicals such as superoxide and hydrogen peroxide and they contain enzymes which produce them. The cytokines play role in the regulation of immune response in living beings.
Ulku Karaman, Tugba Kiran, Cemil Colak
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Enterobius vermicularis among children in Iran: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2023
Background: Parasitic infections are among the most common diseases worldwide, and enterobiasis is a well-known type of parasitic infection in children.
Elnaz Moussavi, Mohammad Houssaini, Nader Salari, Mahvan Hemmati, Ahmad Abdullahi, Ali Asghar Khaleghi, Shamarina Shohaimi, Masoud Mohammadi   +7 more
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Evaluation of relationship between Enterobius vermicularis infection and bruxism in children

Contemporary Pediatric Dentistry, 2022
Aim: To investigate the relationship between Enterobius vermicularis infection and bruxism in children. Methods: Twenty-six children (aged 3–10 years), who were systemically healthy, showed teeth-grinding at least once a week in the last 3 months, and ...
Özge Şentürk, Kadriye Görkem Ulu Güzel, Yavuz Tokgöz   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Enterobius Vermicularis Infestation Causing Appendiceal Diverticulitis [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2021
Enterobius vermicularis is one of the parasitic diseases involved in the etiology of acute appendicitis. Appendiceal diverticulitis is a rare clinical condition that often presents with the clinical manifestations of acute appendicitis.
Semra Demirli Atici, Tayfun Kaya, Dudu Solakoglu Kahraman, Mümin Emiroğlu   +3 more
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Enterobius vermicularis in the male urinary tract: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2007
Enterobius vermicularis is an intestinal nematode of humans. Adults usually have low worm burdens and are asymptomatic. Ectopic infections in the pelvic area or urinary tract rarely occur in women.
Zahariou Athanasios, Karamouti Maria, Papaioannou Polyanthi   +2 more
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Enterobius vermicularis infection at time of appendicectomy: is it a neglected risk factor?

International Surgery Journal
Bethany K. Matthews, Michael Auld
exaly   +3 more sources