Neglected zoonotic helminthiases in wild canids: new insights from South America [PDF]
The global threat of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) constitutes a public health issue in underdeveloped countries. Zoonotic helminthiases are the most common human NTD agents in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Americas ...
Manuel Uribe +4 more
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Experimental lagochilascariosis: histopathological study of inflammatory response to larval migration in the Murine model [PDF]
The goal of this study was to investigate the pattern of inflammatory response induced by Lagochilascaris minor in murine experimental model. For this purpose 115 mice were given 1000-3000 L.
Amélia Regina Semerene +6 more
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Human lagochilascariasis-A rare helminthic disease. [PDF]
Lagochilascariasis is a parasitic disease caused by a helminth of the order Ascaroidea, genus Lagochilascaris that comprises 6 species, among which only Lagochilascaris minor Leiper, 1909, is implicated in the human form of the disease.
Dulcinea Maria Barbosa Campos +5 more
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First case of Lagochilascaris minor infection in Bolivia [PDF]
SummaryFew cases of human infection with Lagochilascaris minor have been reported in the literature. They occurred in Central and South America and the Caribbean. We describe the first patient with this nematode infection in Bolivia.
J E, Ollé-Goig +2 more
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Unusual case of lagochilascariasis with breast involvement: the first case report in pregnancy [PDF]
Lagochilascariasis is a neglected neotropical helminthiasis, responsible for human infections through the ingestion of raw or undercooked meat from wild animals infected by larvae encysted in their tissues. It is characterized by a chronic evolution with
João Guilherme Pontes de Lima Assy +8 more
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Experimental lagochilascariosis in X-chromosome-linked immunodeficient mice Lagochilascariose experimental em camundongos com imunodeficiência ligada ao cromossomo X [PDF]
Lagochilascaris minor is the etiological agent of lagochilascariosis, a disease that affects the neck region and causes exudative abscesses, with eggs, adult parasites and L3/L4 larvae in the purulent exudates.
Jaqueline Aparecida Gleice de Freitas +2 more
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Two cases of lagochilascariasis minor in domestic cats from Costa Rica within a period of two months are recorded for the first time in Central America. Clinical findings included purulent discharge and a tumor in the left ear in one of the cats, whereas the other cat had an ulcerated cervical lesion.
Solano Barquero, Alberto +4 more
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Helminths of zoonotic importance in Tayassuidae and Suidae in Brazilian Midwest: risks for human and domestic animal health [PDF]
Common peccaries (Tayassu pecari), wild boars (Sus scrofa) and collared peccaries (Dicotyles tajacu) are species that have gained attention in Brazil because of their close relationship with human beings, their influence on the environment and the ...
Lizandra Fernandes-Silva +17 more
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Lagochilascariasis: A Neglected Zoonosis in the Brazilian Amazon Biome and the Role of Wildlife in Its Epidemiological Chain Amidst Anthropization [PDF]
Lagochilascariasis is a neglected zoonotic helminthiasis, caused by Lagochilascaris minor, characterized by a complex and not well understood transmission cycle.
Felipe Masiero Salvarani +3 more
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In this study we evaluated the potential action of ivermectin on third-stage larvae, both at migratory and encysted phases, in mouse tissues after experimental infection with Lagochilascaris minor.
Carlos Augusto Lopes BARBOSA +2 more
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