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Prevalence of intestinal helminths by age and sex in Chiparamba area of Chipata district, Eastern province, Zambia.

, 2023
Prevalence of intestinal helminths by age and sex in Chiparamba area of Chipata district, Eastern province, Zambia.
Alex Hachangu (11824853), Tamara M. Welte (13467984), Andrea S. Winkler (8450136), Chummy S. Sikasunge (11824856), Dominik Stelzle (6029918), Maxwell Masuku (17420022), Clarissa Prazeres da Costa (8722164), Kabemba E. Mwape (11029261), Martin C. Simuunza (9617048), Wilbroad Mutale (392881), Veronika Schmidt (3404621), Mwelwa Chembensofu (6714659), Gideon Zulu (175181), Isaac K. Phiri (11029264)   +13 more
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Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths, Schistosoma mansoni, and haematocrit values among schoolchildren in Ethiopia

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2013
Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of intestinal helminths, risk factors and haematocrit values among primary schoolchildren. Methodology: Across-sectional study was conducted in 12 primary schools in March 2011.
Bayeh Abera, Genetu Alem, Mulat Yimer, Zaida Herrador   +3 more
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Effects of parasitic infections on clinical outcomes, self-rated quality of life and physical fitness in Côte d'Ivoire [PDF]

, 2014
Background: Hundreds of millions of people in the developing world are at risk of parasitic diseases, such as malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Health implications due to these diseases are manifold.
Hürlimann, Eveline
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Helminth infections and intestinal inflammation

World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2008
Evidence from epidemiological studies indicates an inverse correlation between the incidence of certain immune-mediated diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and exposure to helminths. Helminth parasites are the classic inducers of Th2 responses.
Li Jian, Wang, Yue, Cao, Hai Ning, Shi
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Role of the employment status and education of mothers in the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in Mexican rural schoolchildren [PDF]

, 2006
<p><b>Background:</b> Intestinal parasitic infections are a public health problem in developing countries such as Mexico. As a result, two governmental programmes have been implemented: a) "National Deworming Campaign" and b ...
Hagan Paul, Diaz-Camacho, S.P., Quihui, L., Crompton David WT, Paul Hagan, Díaz-Camacho Silvia P, Silvia P Díaz-Camacho, Mauro E Valencia, Gloria Morales, David WT Crompton, Stephen Phillips, Morales, G., Luis Quihui, Valencia, M., Phillips, S., Hagan, P., Phillips Stephen, Morales Gloria, Quihui Luis, Crompton, D.W.T., Valencia Mauro E   +20 more
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Systemic impact of intestinal helminth infections [PDF]

Mucosal Immunology, 2014
In this review, we examine the evidence that intestinal helminths can control harmful inflammatory responses and promote homeostasis by triggering systemic immune responses. Induction of separable components of immunity by helminths, which includes type 2 and immune regulatory responses, can both contribute toward the reduction in harmful type 1 immune
P K, Mishra, M, Palma, D, Bleich, P, Loke, W C, Gause   +4 more
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Intestinal Helminths Infections of Calomyscus cf. bailwardi (Rodentia: Calomyscidae) from Fars Province, Southern Iran [PDF]

Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2019
Background: Rodents have a significant role as a reservoir in zoonotic diseases. Rodents which live close to human habitats such as muroid species play an important role in public health and economy.
Saeed Shahabi, Ali Pouryousef, Kourosh Azizi, Bahador Sarkari   +3 more
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Detangling the Crosstalk Between Ascaris, Trichuris and Gut Microbiota: What´s Next?

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
Helminth infections remain a global public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where roundworms from theTrichuris and Ascaris genera are most prevalent. These geohelminths not only impact human health but most importantly also
Sergio Castañeda, Alberto Paniz-Mondolfi, Juan David Ramírez, Juan David Ramírez   +3 more
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Prevalence and Intensity of Intestinal Helminth Infections in Preschool Pupils in Lugari Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya

Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020
Intestinal helminths cause anaemia, malnutrition, indigestion disorders, retarded growth, and low mental abilities in pupils. About 1.5 billion are infected globally. Intestinal helminth infections are caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura,
Daniel Kevin Werunga, Elizabeth Nanjala Omukunda, Jackson Cheruiyot Korir   +2 more
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Epidemiology of intestinal helminthiasis with an emphasis on taeniasis in Chipata district of the Eastern province of Zambia.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2023
BackgroundIntestinal helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and have a negative impact on the health, education, nutrition and economic development of affected populations.
Gideon Zulu, Chummy S Sikasunge, Tamara M Welte, Martin C Simuunza, Dominik Stelzle, Veronika Schmidt, Alex Hachangu, Wilbroad Mutale, Maxwell Masuku, Mwelwa Chembensofu, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Kabemba E Mwape, Andrea S Winkler, Isaac K Phiri   +13 more
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