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Soil-transmitted helminth infections [PDF]

, 2018
More than a quarter of the world's population is at risk of infection with the soil-transmitted helminths Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus), Trichuris trichiura, and Strongyloides stercoralis. Infected children
Addiss, David G., Fenwick, Alan, Jourdan, Peter Mark, Lamberton, Poppy H.L.   +3 more
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Food Contamination and Safety in Nigeria: A Systematic Synthesis of Heavy Metals, Microbial Pathogens, and Health Risk Metrics

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
This is an infographic driver of food contaminants and health effects. ABSTRACT Food safety remains a critical challenge in Nigeria due to rapid urbanization and weak regulatory enforcement. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence from 2015 to 2025 to characterize food contaminant profiles and associated human health risks in Nigeria ...
Cecilia Nwadiuto Obasi, Naomi A. Mogborukor, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Polycarp Dauda Madaki, Chiara Frazzoli, Mohamed Haddad, Orish Ebere Orisakwe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

High prevalence of bronchiectasis is linked to HTLV-1-associated inflammatory disease. [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), a retrovirus, is the causative agent of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
A Gessain, A Gessain, AH Smith, AM Vine, CR Bangham, D Weycker, E Gotuzzo, EL Murphy, F Okada, Graham P Taylor, H Kawai, H Merle, H Nakamura, IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk to Humans, J Crofton, JR Orland, K Nishioka, L Einsiedel, L Einsiedel, L Einsiedel, L LaGrenade, M Nagai, M Nakagawa, M Osame, M Sugimoto, M Sugimoto, MA Demontis, MG Flynn, OS Morgan, PJ McShane, S Mita, S Mori, Shohreh Honarbakhsh, T Arakaki, T Kondo, T Matsuda, T Yamashiro, W Matsuyama   +37 more
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Taxon, Arboreality, Sex, and Season—Factors Influencing Gastrointestinal Parasite Occurrence in Zoo‐Housed Non‐Human Primates

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The emergence of anthelminthic resistance is a well‐documented phenomenon in livestock and companion animals. Given the scarcity of new antiparasitic drugs, the implementation of effective, holistic anthelminthic control strategies is critical to preserving the efficacy of existing treatments.
Stalder Sandro, Hatt Jean‐Michel
wiley   +1 more source

Strongyloides stercoralis: A Plea for Action [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2013
La estrongiloidiasis sigue siendo un problema de salud pública subestimado, tal como lo fue en los albores del siglo pasado.
Zeno Bisoffi, Dora Buonfrate, Antonio Montresor, Ana Requena‐Méndez, José Muñóz, Alejandro Krolewiecki, Eduardo Gotuzzo, María Alejandra Mena, Peter L. Chiodini, Mariella Anselmi, Juan Moreira, Marco Albonico   +11 more
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International Survey on Screening and Management of Strongyloidiasis in Solid Organ Transplant Patients

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
This international cross‐sectional survey of healthcare workers caring for solid organ transplant patients identified knowledge gaps regarding Strongyloides transmission and mortality, particularly among non‐infectious disease providers. Screening strategies varied geographically, with universal screening more common in endemic areas and targeted ...
Jacques Simkins, Akshatha Ravindra, Cameron R. Wolfe, Alessandra Mularoni, Monica Slavin, Ines Ushiro‐Lumb, John W. Baddley, Jonathan Hand, Stephanie Pouch, Maricar Malinis, Maristela P. Freire, Marcelo Radisic, Matthew B. Roberts, Ban Hock Tan, Siriorn Watcharananan, Wanessa T. Clemente   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence de l'état physiologique des chèvres et de saison sur la prévalence et la charge parasitaire gastro-intestinale au Bénin

Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires, 2023
Les pathologies parasitaires gastro-intestinales ont une incidence économique et zootechnique majeure qui mine la productivité des élevages caprins dans les milieux tropicaux.
Gilles-christ AKAKPO, Pierre Kétomon CHALLATON, Guénolé Coovi AKOUEDEGNI, Géorcelin Goué ALOWANOU, Zhoul-Kornaéni KARIMOU, Sylvie Mawulé HOUNZANGBÉ-ADOTÉ   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gastrointestinal nematodes of Ovis aries in Eastern Cape, South Africa and an evaluation of current anthelmintic procedures [PDF]

, 2015
Humans have known about helminth infections since ancient times. Today half of the human population is plagued by a nematode infection. Nematodes are responsible for billions of dollars in global crop damage annually and have had devastating effects on ...
Rowell, Melyssa
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Atividade predatória dos fungos nematófagos Duddingtonia flagrans, Monacrosporium thaumasium e Artrobotrys robusta sobre larvas infectantes de Strongyloides stercoralis Predatory activity of the nematophagous fungi Duddingtonia flagrans, Monacrosporium thaumasium and Arthrobotrys robusta on Strongyloides stercoralis infective larvae

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2010
INTRODUÇÃO: Strongyloides stercoralis é um nematoide que infecta grande parte da população mundial. MÉTODOS: O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a capacidade predatória dos fungos nematófagos Duddingtonia flagrans (AC001), Monacrosporium thaumasium ...
Fabio Ribeiro Braga, André Ricardo e Silva, Juliana Milani Araújo, Rogério Oliva Carvalho, Jackson Victor de Araújo, Luiza Neme Frassy   +5 more
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Gastrointestinal parasites of feral cats from Christmas Island [PDF]

, 2008
Objective To investigate the gastrointestinal parasites present in feral cats on Christmas Island, with particular interest in the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Adams, P.J., Algar, D., Brazell, R.I., Elliot, A.D.   +3 more
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