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Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infection among symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in rural and urban areas of southern Algeria

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality among disadvantaged populations.
Soumia Sebaa, Jerzy M. Behnke, Djamel Baroudi, Ahcene Hakem, Marawan A. Abu-Madi   +4 more
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Studies into cytauxzoon and helminth infections of bobcats (Lynx rufus) of Northwest Arkansas [PDF]

, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of Cytauxzoon felis and gastrointestinal helminth infections in bobcats (Lynx rufus) of Northwest Arkansas, an area known to have numerous cases of cytaux in domestic cats.
Hickman, Emily, Kreider, David, Powell, Jeremy, Reynolds, Jana, Tucker, Chris, Yazwinski, Tom   +5 more
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Investigating the evolution of apoptosis in malaria parasites: the importance of ecology [PDF]

, 2010
Apoptosis is a precisely regulated process of cell death which occurs widely in multicellular organisms and is essential for normal development and immune defences.
Colegrave, Nick, Khan, Shahid M., Pollitt, Laura C., Reece, Sarah E., Sajid, Mohammed   +4 more
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Modeling Factors Associated With Diarrhea Caused by Cryptosporidium Species Using Machine Learning Methods

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
This study applies machine learning methods, specifically Random Forest and Bagged CART, to classify Cryptosporidium spp. infections among children and identify key risk factors. The Bagged CART model demonstrated superior sensitivity and predictive performance, highlighting household crowding and water source as the most influential determinants of ...
Türkan Mutlu Yar, Zeynep Küçükakçali, Ülkü Karaman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Host-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Blood and Tissue Human Protozoan Infections

Microorganisms, 2023
Blood and tissue protozoan infections are responsible for an enormous burden in tropical and subtropical regions, even though they can also affect people living in high-income countries, mainly as a consequence of migration and travel.
Natalia Tiberti, Silvia Stefania Longoni, Valéry Combes, Chiara Piubelli   +3 more
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Review of Chagas Disease and Treatment Obstacles to Eradication [PDF]

, 2019
The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control reports Chagas disease, or American trypanosomiasis, as a major neglected tropical disease prevalent in 21 endemic Latin American countries.
Sherman, Emily
core   +1 more source

Neuroparasitic Infections: Cestodes, Trematodes, and Protozoans [PDF]

Seminars in Neurology, 2005
Parasitic infection of the nervous system can produce a variety of symptoms and signs. Because symptoms of infection are often mild or nonspecific, diagnosis can be difficult. Familiarity with basic epidemiological characteristics and distinguishing radiographic findings can increase the likelihood of detection and proper treatment of parasitic ...
M D, Walker, J R, Zunt
openaire   +2 more sources

The effects of seasonality and parasitism on diet and habitat selection in the common periwinkle

Oikos, EarlyView.
The common periwinkle Littorina littorea is an ecologically important grazer, known for its strong influence on algal communities and its role in structuring ecosystems. It serves as the first intermediate host for several trematode species in the Baltic Sea, especially for the fluke Cryptocotyle lingua.
Friederike Gronwald, Claudia Bommarito, Dakeishla M. Díaz‐Morales, Alessandro Manfrin, Cindy Martinez Reyes, Milen Nachev, Bernd Sures, Florian Weinberger   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and molecular identification of protozoan intestinal parasitic infections in cancer patients and a control group

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Parasitic infections, especially opportunistic infections, are important issues for immunocompromised patients, including cancer patients.
Leyla Bahadorizadeh, Khadijeh Khanaliha, Saeede Ghorbandoust, Farah Bokharei-Salim, Sara Minaeian, Nastaran Khodakarim, Marzieh Ghalamkari, Borna Salemi   +7 more
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Intestinal Parasitosis in the Valle de Tenza Region of the Department of Boyacá, Colombia

Iatreia
Introduction: Intestinal parasitosis represent a public health problem in Colombian communities. Objective: To identify the prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasitosis in the population of the Valle de Tenza region, department of ...
Verdugo Sánchez, Marisol, Jaimes Bernal, Claudia P, Manrique Abril, Gloria Yaneth , Ávila-Leguizamón, Andrea, Monroy-Díaz, Angela Liliana   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source