HIV and intestinal parasite co-infections among a Chinese population : an immunological profile [PDF]
, 2013 Parasite infections often result in a switch of the human body's predominant immune reaction from T-helper 1 (Th1)-type to Th2-type. Hence, parasite infections are widely expected to accelerate the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV ...
Wang, Feng-Feng +19 more
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Intestinal parasitic infections in HIV-infected patients, Lao People's Democratic Republic [PDF]
, 2014 HIV infection is an emerging problem in Laos. We conducted the first prospective study on intestinal parasites, including opportunistic protozoa, in newly diagnosed HIV infected patients, with or without diarrhea.
Borel, Elisabeth +34 more
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Co-infection of HIV and intestinal parasites in rural area of China [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Intestinal parasite infections (IPIs) are among the most significant causes of illness and disease of socially and economically disadvantaged populations in developing countries, including rural areas of the People's Republic of China.
Wang, Feng-Feng +32 more
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Risk of intestinal parasitic infections in people with different exposures to wastewater and fecal sludge in Kampala, Uganda : a cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2016 There are health risks associated with wastewater and fecal sludge management and use, but little is known about the magnitude, particularly in rapidly growing urban settings of low- and middle-income countries.
Christian Schindler (71594) +29 more
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Prevalence of intestinal protozoa infection among school-aged children on Pemba Island, Tanzania, and effect of single-dose albendazole, nitazoxanide and albendazole-nitazoxanide. [PDF]
, 2013 Pathogenic intestinal protozoa infections are common in school-aged children in the developing world and they are frequently associated with malabsorption syndromes and gastrointestinal morbidity.
Ali, S. M. +23 more
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Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, 1999 The authors describe a case of abdominal angiostrongyliasis in an adult patient presenting acute abdominal pain caused by jejunal perforation. The case was unusual, as this affliction habitually involves the terminal ileum, appendix, cecum or ascending ...
Jaques WAISBERG +6 more
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Helminthologia, 2020 The aim of the present study is to perform a retrospective analysis of the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among the Bulgarian population over the period 2015 – 2017.
Harizanov R. +6 more
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Effects of hygiene and defecation behavior on helminths and intestinal protozoa infections in Taabo, Côte d'Ivoire [PDF]
, 2013 Effect of community-led total sanitation and hygiene education to reduce the transmission of helminthiases and intestinal protozoa ...
Silué, Kigbafori D. +41 more
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The health impact of polyparasitism in humans: are we under-estimating the burden of parasitic diseases? [PDF]
, 2008 Parasitic infections are widespread throughout the tropics and sub-tropics, and infection with multiple parasite species is the norm rather than the exception.
Pullan, R, Brooker, S
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Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2023 Ivermectin has emerged as a therapeutic option for various parasitic diseases, including strongyloidiasis, scabies, lice infestations, gnathostomiasis, and myiasis.
Virgilio E. Failoc-Rojas +6 more
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