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Gastrointestinal parasites in the immunocompromised
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases, 2005Parasites 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 +3 more
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Gastrointestinal parasites in Africa: A review
2023Data 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 +4 more
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Gastrointestinal parasite and host interactions
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 2004The 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, 1980Over 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, 1972The 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 +3 more
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Parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract
Current Gastroenterology Reports, 1999Parasitic 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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PARASITIC INFECTIONS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2001This 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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Treatment and Control of Gastrointestinal Parasites
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, 1999Routine anthelmintic treatments are one of the most important components of an equine wellness program used by horse owners and veterinarians today. Thirteen different compounds are available in the United States in the treatment of gastrointestinal parasites, most of which are available over the counter.
D E, Hutchens, A J, Paul, J A, DiPietro
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GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF THE COLOBUS MONKEYS OF UGANDA
Journal of Parasitology, 2005(Uploaded by Plazi for the Bat Literature Project) From August 1997 to July 2003, we collected 2,103 fecal samples from free-ranging individuals of the 3 colobus monkey species of Uganda-the endangered red colobus (Piliocolobus tephrosceles), the eastern black-and-white colobus (Colobus guereza), and the Angolan black-and-white colobus (C. angolensis)--
Thomas R, Gillespie +2 more
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Economics of gastrointestinal parasitism of cattle
Veterinary Parasitology, 1997Understandably, cattle are raised for profit, as beef and/or dairy. Anything that negates that equation results in a loss to the producer and to the livestock economy. Thus, parasites negatively affect the economy of the industry. Worldwide, gastrointestinal nematode parasites, especially Ostertagia ostertagi, and those of the respiratory tract ...
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