Results 1 to 10 of about 4,106 (180)

Molecular discrimination of Opisthorchis-like eggs from residents in a rural community of central Thailand

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2017
BackgroundOpisthorchis viverrini infection is a major public health problem in northern and northeastern Thailand. The chronic infection of O. viverrini is related to cholangiocarcinoma which causes high mortality in endemic areas.
Picha Suwannahitatorn, Peerapan Tan-Ariya, Mathirut Mungthin   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

First report and molecular identification of Opisthorchis viverrini infection in human communities from Lower Myanmar

PLoS ONE, 2017
Opisthorchis viverrini is endemic in the South East Asian region, especially in Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Vietnam and Thailand, but there have been no previous records from Myanmar.
Lakkhana Sadaow, Pewpan Intapan, Wanchai Maleewong   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

The genome sequence of the liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini (Poirier, 1886) Stiles & Hassall, 1896 [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]

Wellcome Open Research
We present a genome assembly from a specimen of Opisthorchis viverrini (liver fluke; Platyhelminthes; Trematoda; Opisthorchiida; Opisthorchiidae). The genome sequence has a total length of 627.20 megabases.
Thomas Crellen, Arporn Wangwiwatsin, Matthew Berriman, Chitsakul Phuyao, Siriyakorn Kulwong, Watcharin Loilome, Attapol Titapun, Nisana Namwat, Poramate Klanrit, Stephen R. Doyle, Paiboon Sithithaworn   +10 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Imbalanced immunobiological reactivity, infection and mutagenesis factors in the hepatobiliary system affected by a natural focal habitat factor — a trematode invasion by Opisthorchis felineus

Инфекция и иммунитет, 2021
An interaction between decreasing host anti-infective defense due to long-term invasion with Opisthorchis felineus in the hepatobiliary system, duct bile colonization by microflora and revealing the endogenous mutagenesis (carcinogenesis) factor in bile —
A. G. Rybka
doaj   +1 more source

Cystatins from the Human Liver Fluke Opisthorchis viverrini: Molecular Characterization and Functional Analysis

Pathogens, 2023
A high incidence of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) has been observed in Thailand. This usually rare cancer has been associated with infection with the human liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini.
Amornrat Geadkaew-Krenc, Rudi Grams, Sinee Siricoon, Nanthawat Kosa, Dawid Krenc, Wansika Phadungsil, Pongsakorn Martviset   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Abundance of Оpisthorchis felineus larvae in cyprinid species in the West Kazakhstan Region

Российский паразитологический журнал, 2021
The purpose of the research is studying the abundance of Opisthorchis sp. in cyprinid fish.Materials and methods. Diagnostic studies of fish are aimed at identifying the larval stages of Opisthorchis sp.
F. Kh. Nurzhanova, R. S. Karmaliyev, G. G. Absatirov, E. M. Sengaliyev   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association between cholangiocarcinoma and liver flukes: review of epidemiological studies

Бюллетень сибирской медицины, 2020
According to official medical statistics, liver fluke infections caused by Opisthorchis felineus, Opisthorchis viverrini and Clonorchis sinensis, are reported annually in the Southeast Asia, European countries and the Russian Federation. These infections
A. E. Kovshirina, O. S. Fedorova, Y. V. Kovshirina, S. V. Onishchenko, S. S. Taslicki, L. L. Katanakhova, A. V. Chizhikov, I. A. Tataurov, L. M. Ororodova   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification of an inter-cysteine loop potentially involved in the activity of Opisthorchis viverrini-granulin-1 [PDF]

Exploration of Drug Science, 2023
Aim: Identification of small bioactive regions in proteins and peptides can be useful information in drug design studies. The current study has shown that an inter-cysteine loop of the N-terminal domain of Opisthorchis viverrini granulin-1 (Ov-GRN-1), a ...
Rozita Takjoo, David T. Wilson, Paramjit S. Bansal, Alex Loukas, Michael J. Smout, Norelle L. Daly   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Eosinophilic pneumonia due to the trematode parasite in the family Opisthorchiidae: species specificity and explanation by anatomical consideration

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2019
Background Eosinophilic pneumonia is an important lung problem. The disease is usually related to an allergic reaction. Of several possible etiologies, the parasitic infection is an important cause.
Beuy Joob, Viroj Wiwanitkit
doaj   +1 more source

Fish and Food-Fatale: Food-borne Trematode Opisthorchis viverrini and Cholangiocarcinoma

Helminthologia, 2023
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of communicable diseases with a long history with human beings. NTDs are the proxy of poverty since they affect those in low-income and extreme-poverty populations, as those populations lack access to proper
Tan S., Machrumnizar M.
doaj   +1 more source