Distinct miRNA signatures associate with subtypes of cholangiocarcinoma from infection with the tumourigenic liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini [PDF]
, 2014 Background & Aims: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a significant public health problem in East Asia, where it is strongly associated with chronic infection by the food-borne parasite Opisthorchis viverrini (OV). We report the first comprehensive
Bethony, Jeffrey M. +12 more
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Фундаментальная и клиническая медицина, 2018 Aim. To study histochemistry and ultrastructure of vitellocytes providing the development of Opisthorchis felineus eggs. Materials and Methods. Opisthorchis felineus eggs were collected from cats with opisthorchiasis.
LYUBOV V. Nacheva +1 more
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Low-Grade Endemicity of Opisthorchiasis, Yangon, Myanmar
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2019 We performed an epidemiologic survey of opisthorchiasis in Yangon, Myanmar. The fecal egg-positive rate of residents was 0.7%, and we recovered an adult fluke after chemotherapy and purging of an egg-positive resident.
Woon-Mok Sohn +9 more
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Prevalence of eggs of liver fluke (Opisthorchis viverrini) and other helminth in Lahanam, Savannakhet, Lao P.D.R [PDF]
, 2016 This study was conducted in Lahanam zone of Songkhone district of Savannakhet province, Lao P.D.R. There are six villages in Lahanam zone, and there are five primary schools in the area.
Kaneda Eiko +2 more
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Carcinogenic Liver Fluke Secretes Extracellular Vesicles That Promote Cholangiocytes to Adopt a Tumorigenic Phenotype. [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Throughout Asia, there is an unprecedented link between cholangiocarcinoma and infection with the liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini. Multiple processes, including chronic inflammation and secretion of parasite proteins into the biliary ...
Bethony, Jeffrey M +15 more
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Evolutionary Applications, Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2025.ABSTRACT There is strong epidemiological evidence that development of various cancer types is linked to infection with flukes (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The exact nature of the mechanism by which cancer is induced by these parasites is unknown.
Péter Apari, Gábor Földvári
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The Battle of Worldviews: A Case Study of Liver Fluke Infection in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2017 Control efforts to reduce infection from the parasitic flatworm Opisthorchis viverrini have progressed through understanding the epidemiology of Opisthorchis viverrini , antiparasitic drug developments, technological innovations, health education ...
Sara Samiphak PhD, S. Leonard Syme PhD
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PARASITIC CONTAMINATION OF FRUIT AND BERRY PRODUCTS OF THE ASTRAKHAN REGION
Паёми Сино, 2021 Objective: To study and analyse the parasitic contamination of fruit and berry products of the Astrakhan region. Methods: 7776 studies were carried out using 4792 samples of food products.
S.A. SHEMETOVA +3 more
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Development of a PCR assay and pyrosequencing for identification of important human fish-borne trematodes and its potential use for detection in fecal specimens [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Small liver and minute intestinal flukes are highly prevalent in Southeast Asia. Definitive diagnosis of parasite infection is usually achieved parasitologically by finding the fluke eggs in feces.
Chairat Tantrawatpan +7 more
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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite causing toxoplasmosis in humans. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of microwave on the viability and infectivity of T. gondii tachyzoites of the RH strain, both in vitro and in vivo. T.
Amin Shamsaei +4 more
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