The characteristics of intestinal microbiota in patients with chronic schistosomiasis japonica-induced liver fibrosis by 16S rRNA gene sequence [PDF]
BackgroundThe intestinal microbiota is known to play a role in the development of liver disease, there is a limited understanding of the intestinal microbiota associated with chronic schistosomiasis japonica.
Chen Guo+17 more
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From the One Health Perspective: Schistosomiasis Japonica and Flooding [PDF]
Schistosomiasis is a water-borne parasitic disease distributed worldwide, while schistosomiasis japonica localizes in the People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, and a few regions of Indonesia. Although significant achievements have been obtained in
Su-Ying Guo+5 more
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Metagenomic analysis of the intestinal microbiome reveals the potential mechanism involved in Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in treating schistosomiasis japonica in mice [PDF]
Schistosomiasis japonica is one of the neglected tropical diseases characterized by chronic hepatic, intestinal granulomatous inflammation and fibrosis, as well as dysbiosis of intestinal microbiome.
Hao Chen+7 more
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The History of Schistosomiasis Japonica in Taiwan
Studies of schistosomiasis japonica in Taiwan indicate that the Formosan strain of Schistosoma japonicum is zoophilic in nature. After the discovery of the adult worm of S.
Ping-Chin Fan
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A Nomogram for Predicting Prognosis of Advanced Schistosomiasis japonica in Dongzhi County—A Case Study [PDF]
Backgrounds: Advanced schistosomiasis is the late stage of schistosomiasis, seriously jeopardizing the quality of life or lifetime of infected people.
Zhong Hong+9 more
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Trend of Human Schistosomiasis Japonica Prevalence in China from 1990 to 2019 [PDF]
Schistosomiasis (Schistosomiasis japonica) remains an important public health problem in China, and the Chinese government has set an ambitious goal of eliminating schistosomiasis by 2030.
Yifeng Li+7 more
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Circulating microRNAs as Biomarkers of Hepatic Fibrosis in Schistosomiasis Japonica Patients in the Philippines [PDF]
Host-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) play important regulatory roles in schistosomiasis-induced hepatic fibrosis. This study analyzed selected serum miRNAs among Filipino schistosomiasis japonica patients with ultrasound (US)-detectable hepatic fibrosis.
Ian Kim B. Tabios+11 more
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Development of a Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for Schistosomiasis Japonica Diagnosis in the Experimental Mice and Domestic Goats [PDF]
Although the prevalence of schistosomiasis japonica has declined gradually in China, more accurate and sensitive diagnostic methods are urgently needed for the prevention and control of this disease. Molecular diagnostic methods are advantageous in terms
Qinghong Guo+22 more
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Development of a latex microsphere-based lateral flow immunoassay for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis japonica. [PDF]
BackgroundZoonotic schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma japonicum, is prevalent in China, the Philippines and Indonesia. Rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostics are attractive and promising tools for evaluating the efficacy of intervention strategies for
Emmanuel John Tabilin+16 more
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Comparative assessment of the SjSAP4-incorporated gold immunochromatographic assay for the diagnosis of human schistosomiasis japonica. [PDF]
Background Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasites of the genus Schistosoma, remains a global public health threat. This study aimed to validate the diagnostic performance of a recently developed gold immunochromatographic assay (GICA) for the ...
Mu Y+9 more
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