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A STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PROTOZOAN INFECTIONS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF ITAHARI, EASTERN REGION OF NEPAL

, 2013
Intestinal parasites, notably the protozoa are among the most common infections of school age children where they cause morbidity in developing countries.The objective of the study was to measure the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infection and to ...
R. Sah, I. Paudel, R. Baral, Prakash Poudel, N. Jha, P. Pokharel   +5 more
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Prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections in Ijinga Island, Tanzania

, 2020
Intestinal infections with pathogenic protozoa may cause severe disease and remain a neglected problem in regions with inadequate sanitation and hygiene standards, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mechler, Clemens Thomas
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Overview Of The Main Viral And Protozoan Infections In Humans

Both viral and protozoan infections pose a serious health risk worldwide, e.g. due to their varied intensity of symptoms - from mild to even lethal.
Arciszewska, Klaudia, Paprocki, Michał, Padkowska, Aleksandra, Pieniążek, Jakub Maciej, Buczkowski, Jakub, Dobosz, Mateusz, Mataczyńska, Anna   +6 more
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Immunology and Molecular Biology of Protozoan Infections [PDF]

Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, 2007
The protozoan parasites, which cause important diseases affecting million of people worldwide especially in the tropical and subtropical areas, are responsible for high mortality and morbidity. Most of these parasites are transmitted by insect vectors and invade a range of different tissues in their mammalian hosts.
openaire   +3 more sources

Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF): A Key Player in Protozoan Infections

International Journal on Biological Sciences, 2011
Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a pleiotropic cytokine produced by the pituitary gland and multiple cell types, including macrophages (Mø), dendritic cells (DC) and T-cells.
Juan de Dios Rosado, M. Rodríguez-Sosa
semanticscholar   +1 more source

From Infection to Anxiety: A Sequential Model Linking Latent Toxoplasmosis to Psychological Distress via Health and Stress

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Identifying the drivers of chronic stress is crucial for understanding its impact on mental health. Latent toxoplasmosis, a widespread parasitic infection, has been linked to various psychological changes. The Stress‐Coping Hypothesis proposes that at least some of these changes are consequences of chronic stress arising from the infection's ...
Jaroslav Flegr, Ashkan Latifi, Šárka Kaňková   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoan Infections and the Associated Risk Factors among Children in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda

, 2017
Aims: To determine the prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections and the associated risk factors in children. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in four selected health facilities in Bushenyi
Barugahare John Banson, Julius Tibyangye, Adamu Almustapha Aliero, Ibrahim Ntulume   +3 more
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The Application of 3base™ Technology to Diagnose Eight of the Most Clinically Important Gastrointestinal Protozoan Infections. [PDF]

Int J Mol Sci, 2023
Aghazadeh M, Jones M, Perera S, Nair J, Tan L, Clark B, Curtis A, Jones J, Ellem J, Olma T, Stark D, Melki J, Coulston N, Baker R, Millar D.   +14 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Contribution of Entomological Surveillance to the Control of Chagas Disease in Endemic Regions: An Integrative Literature Review

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Chagas disease remains a significant public health challenge in various endemic regions of Latin America. The persistence of vector‐borne transmission highlights the complexity of the issue and the limitations of traditional strategies. In this context, entomological surveillance plays a strategic and multifaceted role, not only in the early ...
Daniel Rodrigo de Lima Gomes, Gilliard do Nascimento, Pedro Mariano da Silva Rodrigues, Ana Beatriz da Silva, Ysabele Yngrydh Valente Silva, Ekarinny Myrela Brito de Medeiros, Cléber de Mesquita Andrade, Thales Allyrio Araújo de Medeiros Fernandes, José Antonio da Silva Júnior, Ellany Gurgel Cosme do Nascimento   +9 more
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Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Enclosures of African Primates (Papio papio and Papio hamadryas) at the Municipal Zoo of Bauru, São Paulo State, Brazil. [PDF]

J Med Primatol
ABSTRACT Toxoplasmosis is one of the most prevalent parasitic infections in animals and humans worldwide, attracting the attention of many researchers who, in recent decades, have identified the sources of Toxoplasma gondii infections to optimize the adoption of preventive measures. In previous studies, it has been found that humans are infected mainly
Ribeiro E, Sabioni MS, Pinto MDS, Neto JABC, Santos WJD, Guiraldi LM, Aires IN, Bresciani KDS, Paes AC, Lucheis SB.   +9 more
europepmc   +2 more sources