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Association of helminth infestation with childhood asthma: a nested case-control study

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023
Objectives: The association between helminthiasis and asthma remains inconclusive but can only be investigated in counties where helminthiasis is transitioning from a high to low burden.
Chamara V. Senaratna, Piyumali K. Perera, Segarajasingam Arulkumaran, Nirupama Abeysekara, Pramodya Piyumanthi, Garun S. Hamilton, Gillian M. Nixon, Rupika S. Rajakaruna, Shyamali C. Dharmage   +8 more
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Look at the problem of helminthiasis and parasitosis at the present stage

Aktualʹnaâ Infektologiâ, 2014
The article deals with the relevance of helminthiasis. Describe their epidemiology. Features of the clinical picture. Characterized by modern methods of diagnosis and treatment of worms. The role of albendazole in anthelmintic therapy.
A.A. Mochalova, I.B. Yershova
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Prevalence Rate and Infection Degree of Helminthiasis on Pigeon (Columbia Livia Domestica) in North Surabaya

Journal of Parasite Science, 2023
Pigeon meat is an alternative option to other poultry meat such as chikens. As pigeons are easy to keep and quickly reproduce. Improper hygene practices is  a strong factor in helminthiasis transmission.
Khurun'In Fadia Ihda Hanny, Djoko Legowo, Mufasirin, Kusnoto, Dian Ayu Permatasari, Poedji Hastutiek   +5 more
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Appropriateness of Antibiotic Prescription Among Children Under 5 Years: A Cross‐Sectional Study in a Ghanaian Regional Hospital

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Misuse of medications, particularly antibiotics, severely impacts the standard of care and can result in antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem in Ghana, compromising patient outcomes. This study aims to assess antibiotic prescription pattern and level of inappropriateness based on Standard ...
Beatrice Obour, Glover Asiedu Appiah, Emmanuel Ayitey Tagoe, Harriet Affran Bonful   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with the performance and cost-effectiveness of using lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment surveys for monitoring soil-transmitted helminths: a case study in Kenya. [PDF]

, 2015
Transmission assessment surveys (TAS) for lymphatic filariasis have been proposed as a platform to assess the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) on soil-transmitted helminths (STHs).
Assefa, Aurenhammer, Bergquist, Birgit Nikolay, Brooker, Brooker, Charles S. Mwandawiro, Chu, de Silva, Edwards, Gunawardena, Hall, Hugh J. W. Sturrock, Jennifer L. Smith, Jimmy Kihara, Jovani, Levecke, Linard, Liya Assefa, McCarthy, Minetti, Mwandawiro, Mwandawiro, Nikolay, Njenga, Olives, Patil, Pullan, Sammy M. Njenga, Simon J. Brooker, Smith, Solomon, Sturrock, Sturrock, Sturrock   +34 more
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Assessment of Risk Factors for Possible Toxocariasis Invasion in Lugansk Region Population

Zdorovʹe Rebenka, 2013
Toxocariasis — parasitosis-zoonosis which is widespread among animals and humans. The objective of study was to investigate factors that determine the possibility of toxocariasis invasion in population of Lugansk region.
L.G. Lovitskaya, S.L. Semenchenko, P.N. Malysh, M.Yu. Sulzhenko, K.P. Malyutenko, L.M. Beletskaya, A.V. Kuznetsov   +6 more
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Schistosoma mansoni and Other Intestinal Helminthes Co‐Infection Among Malaria Positive Patients in Malaria Endemic Areas of Northeast, Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Schistosoma mansoni and malaria share a similar epidemiological distribution or co‐endemicity. Co‐infection are a global public health burden where epidemiological evidence is crucial to taking evidence‐based intervention. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of Schistosoma mansoni
Yeshi Metaferia, Abdurahaman Seid, Genet Molla Fenta, Daniel Gebretsadik Weldehanna, Aderaw Adamu, Alemu Gedefie   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alergi Dan Kecacingan Pada Anak Sekolah Dasar Negeri Kampung Baru Kecamatan Kusan Hilir Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu, Kalimantan Selatan [PDF]

, 2013
Allergy and helminthiasis are having a unique relationship and more need to be studied. Helminthiasis canhave' no, positive, or negative relation with allergy.
Andiarsa, D. (Dicky), Fakhrizal, D. (Deni), Hairani, B. (Budi)   +2 more
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Food Safety in Developing Countries: Common Foodborne and Waterborne Illnesses, Regulations, Organizational Structure, and Challenges of Food Safety in the Context of Nepal

Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 1, Page 86-123, January 2025.
Food safety presents a global challenge, contributing to 600 million cases of foodborne diseases and 420,000 fatalities annually worldwide. A multisectoral One Health approach involving collaboration among government agencies, food industry stakeholders, consumers, and civil society organizations is imperative to enhance food safety in developing ...
Deepak Subedi, Madhav Paudel, Sandesh Poudel, Niranjan Koirala   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Foodborne Helminthiasis

Current Clinical Microbiology Reports
Abstract Purpose of Review This review focuses on key foodborne helminths: providing an overview of their lifecycles and major transmission routes to humans, their geographical distribution, clinical manifestations, human health burden and control aspects.
Javier Benito Ortiz, Matthys Uys, Alessandro Seguino, Lian F. Thomas   +3 more
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