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Gastrointestinal parasite infestation

European Radiology Supplements, 2004
Twenty-five percent of the world's population could be suffering parasitic infestation. Highest prevalence is in underdeveloped agricultural and rural areas in the tropical and subtropical regions. In some areas incidence may reach 90% of the population. In contrast, some major economic projects intended to promote local development have, paradoxically,
Mohamed E, Abd El Bagi, Bassam M, Sammak, Abdulrahman E, Mohamed, Mohamed A, Al Karawi, Mona, Al Shahed, Mohamed A, Al Thagafi   +5 more
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Gastrointestinal parasites in the immunocompromised

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2005
Parasites and other infections have many effects on the gastrointestinal tract of individuals who are immunocompromised. Few reviews focus on parasitic infections, which are covered here.The review first examines recent advances in our understanding of the taxonomy, diagnosis and treatment of pathogens such as cryptosporidia, cyclospora, isospora and ...
Penny, Lewthwaite, Geoffrey V, Gill, C Anthony, Hart, Nicholas J, Beeching   +3 more
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Gastrointestinal parasites in Africa: A review

2023
Data on human gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) infections in the african sub-regions and countries are mainly lacking in terms of prevalence and population stratification by afflicted age group, symptomatology, multi-parasitism, and diagnostic methods.
Shahira A, Ahmed, Manas, Kotepui, Frederick R, Masangkay, Giovanni D, Milanez, Panagiotis, Karanis   +4 more
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Gastrointestinal parasite and host interactions

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 2004
The mechanisms responsible for the Th2-mediated immune response to enteric nematode parasites are of interest for several reasons. First, intestinal parasites continue to be a major worldwide health issue. Second, the low incidence of parasite infection in industrial nations is cited as a factor in the increased prevalence of proinflammatory-based ...
Terez, Shea-Donohue, Joseph F, Urban
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A survey of gastrointestinal parasitism in pigs

Veterinary Record, 1980
Over a period of two years 180 pork pigs, 144 baconers and 144 sows from two slaughterhouses in northern England were examined for gastrointestinal parasites. Sows showed the highest level and intensity of infection, 85 per cent harbouring the dominant parasites Oesophagostomum dentatum and O quadrispinulatum; the highest worm burden recorded was 21 ...
H D, Pattison, R J, Thomas, W C, Smith
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Gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in Iran

Tropical Animal Health and Production, 1972
The results are described of a survey on the incidence of intestinal helminths and protozoa in house-dogs in Teheran, Iran. Eleven species of adult helminths, six species of eggs and two species of protozoa were recovered.Toxocara canis, Taenia multiceps andSpirocerca lupi were the most common helminths in dogs.Toxascaris leonina, Physaloptera ...
A, Mirzayans, A H, Eslami, M, Anwar, M, Sanjar   +3 more
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Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract

Current Gastroenterology Reports, 1999
Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increased international travel means that gastroenterologists are now more likely to care for patients with parasitic diseases. This article reviews various aspects of the more common intestinal parasites and their infections, including ...
C M, Noyer, L J, Brandt
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Gastrointestinal Parasites in Mammals of Two Italian Zoological Gardens

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 2010
The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was investigated in mammals housed in two of the main Italian zoological gardens: the Zoo Safari of Fasano (province of Bindisi, Apulia, Italy) and the Giardino Zoologico of Pistoia (Tuscany, Italy).
Claudia Cafarchia, Domenico Otranto, Riccardo Finotello   +2 more
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PARASITIC INFECTIONS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2001
This article updates recent advances in the body of knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of intestinal parasites. The articles focus on the manifestations of disease in the immunocompetent adult host from developed countries. Specific pathogens discussed are Giardia lamblia and Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dipar, Blastocystis ...
D E, Katz, D N, Taylor
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Gastrointestinal parasites in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus): A review focusing on Fennoscandia [PDF]

Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 2019
Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) are known to host a wide variety of parasites, including those in the gastrointestinal system. Here, we review the current knowledge of the main gastrointestinal parasites of reindeer focusing on northern ...
Pikka Jokelainen, Barbara Moroni, Eric P Hoberg   +2 more
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