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Human toxocariasis: a seroepidemiological survey in schoolchildren of Sorocaba, Brazil

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2004
A seroepidemiological survey for toxocariasis, among 180 schoolchildren of the public schools of Sorocaba City, state of São Paulo, Brazil, was carried out from August 2000 to July 2001. ELISA test was performed using excretory and secretory antigens for
Lina MPS Coelho, Marcos V Silva, Carlos Y Dini, Alcides A Giacon Neto, Neil F Novo, Edilene PR Silveira   +5 more
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Acanthochephaliasis in White-lipped Green Pitviper (Trimeresurus insularis)

Jurnal Medik Veteriner, 2021
White-lipped Green Pitviper (Trimeresurus insularis) is one type of snake whose population in nature is still not extinct and has a wide spread starting from the island of Java, Bali, Komodo, Lombok, Padar, Rinca, Romang, Roti, Sumba, Sumbawa, Timor ...
Cahaya Panjaitan, Endang Suprihati, Aditya Yudhana, Poedji Hastutiek, Prima Ayu Wibawati   +4 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
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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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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
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Patent Human Infections with the Whipworm, Trichuris trichiura, Are Not Associated with Alterations in the Faecal Microbiota [PDF]

, 2013
Background: The soil-transmitted helminth (STH), Trichuris trichiura colonises the human large intestine where it may modify inflammatory responses, an effect possibly mediated through alterations in the intestinal microbiota.
A Olsen, AJ Bancroft, AL Kau, AL Moncayo, Alan W. Walker, AW Walker, C De Filippo, C Quince, CA Figueiredo, DA Bundy, EG Zoetendal, EK Costello, GD Wu, H Sokol, J Bethony, J Maukonen, JL Shin, Jorge Reyes, JS Crowther, Julian Parkhill, KS Hayes, LC Rodrigues, LS Mansfield, M Reina Ortiz, Maritza Vaca, Martha Chico, MI Bahl, MJ Broadhurst, MP Bryant, N Segata, P Endara, P Steinmann, PB Eckburg, PD Schloss, Philip Cooper, RW Li, RW Li, RW Summers, RW Summers, S Wu, ST Walk, Stefan Bereswill, Susannah J. Salter, T Yatsunenko, TT MacDonald, VB Young, Y Suputtamongkol   +46 more
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Anti‐Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Pycnanthus angolensis and Daniellia oliveri in Relation to Their Traditional Use in the Treatment of Dysmenorrhea

Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Dysmenorrhea is a painful condition that precedes or accompanies menstruation. It is a real problem for women of reproductive age and impacts their quality of life. The present study aims to assess the anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Pycnanthus angolensis and Daniellia oliveri, two plants traditionally used to treat dysmenorrhea.
Kouassi Konan Armand Marcelin, Kambou Sansan Philippe, Assoumou Akoua Tina Isabelle, Trébissou Johnson Noël David, N’guessan Jean David, Mohamed Addi   +5 more
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Intestinal intussusception in an adult caused by helminthic parasitosis [PDF]

, 2016
Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon acute condition in adults and is most commonly caused by an intestinal tumor mass. Helminthic parasitosis is a widespread infection in Africa, and the load of worms is often high in individuals living in areas ...
Ciardi, Gaia, Ogwang, David M., Okello, Tom R., Opira, Cyprian, Pecorella, Irene   +4 more
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Phytochemical Composition of Ziziphus lotus (L.) Lam and Its Impact on the Metabolic Syndrome: A Review

Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The long‐term pathological state known as metabolic syndrome is characterized by hypertension, insulin resistance diabetes, abdominal obesity, and hyperlipidemia. Seeking healthcare strategies with fewer side effects, such as herbal remedies, is preferable in terms of mitigating the negative consequences of synthetic medications.
Chaimae Alla, Amanat Ali, Afaf Mehiou, Youssra Salhi, Nourelhouda Bouanani, Abdelkhaleq Legssyer, Abderrahim Ziyyat, Alamgir Ahmad Dar   +7 more
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Gastrointestinal helminthiasis presenting with acute diarrhoea and constipation: report of two cases with a second pathology. [PDF]

, 2010
Gastrointestinal helminthiasis in developing countries contributes to malnutrition and anemia. Diagnosis and treatment of helminthiasis, especially with low worm load is an unmet public health need in such settings.
Beg, M. A., Malik, E. Z., Malik, F. N., Shakoor, Sadia, Sobani, Z. A.   +4 more
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