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A Review of Strongyloides spp. Environmental Sources Worldwide
Pathogens, 2019 Strongyloides spp. are parasitic nematodes that are transmitted through the environment and are capable of causing disease. These nematodes affect an estimated 3−300 million humans worldwide.
Mae A. F. White +2 more
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Helminth infections in Apodemus sylvaticus in southern England: interactive effects of host age, sex and year on the prevalence and abundance of infections [PDF]
, 1999 Helminth parasites were studied in the wood mouse, Apodemus sylvaticus, in southern England in September of each of four successive years (1994-1997).
Behnke, Jerzy M. +3 more
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Veterinary Record Open, Volume 13, Issue 1, June 2026.Abstract Background The giant African land snail (Lissachatina fulica), an invasive species with significant medical, agricultural and economic importance, is abundant in urban areas of Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The proximity between humans and the snail may increase the risk of pathogen transmission.
Farid Farhan Mohd Nor +4 more
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Diagnosis of \u3cem\u3eStrongyloides stercoralis\u3c/em\u3e: Detection of Parasite-Derived DNA in Urine [PDF]
, 2016 Detecting infections of Strongyloides stercoralis is arduous and has low sensitivity. Clinically this is a major problem because chronic infections may disseminate in the host and lead to a life threatening condition. Epidemiologically, S. stercoralis is
Caro, Reynaldo +5 more
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Captive Snakes, Bangladesh
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.This study documented gastrointestinal parasitic infections in captive venomous and non‐venomous snakes in Bangladesh for the first time, finding an overall prevalence of 39.1%, with helminths more common than protozoa. Non‐venomous snakes and juveniles were most susceptible, while controlled terrarium housing reduced risk, highlighting the need for ...
Nazmul Hasan +7 more
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Seroprevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in a South Australian Vietnam veteran cohort
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2015 Objectives: Strongyloides stercoralis is a parasitic roundworm causing chronic infection that is endemic in Southeast Asia. Vietnam veterans are considered to be at high risk of Strongyloides infection.
Hany Rahmanian +4 more
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Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.Parasitic infections like schistosomiasis, soil‐transmitted helminths, and malaria can impair nutrient absorption, oxygen supply, and brain function, leading to memory deficits, attention deficits, reduced intelligence quotient, weak academic performance, and motor or executive deficits.
Albertha Maku Adu +7 more
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Health of Special Immigrant Visa holders from Iraq and Afghanistan after arrival into the United States using Domestic Medical Examination data, 2014-2016: A cross-sectional analysis. [PDF]
, 2020 BACKGROUND: Since 2008, the United States has issued between 2,000 and 19,000 Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) annually, with the majority issued to applicants from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Aguirre, Jenny +15 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a common pediatric respiratory pathogen that can rarely present with extrapulmonary manifestations such as hepatic involvement. Recognition of hepatic dysfunction in this context is important for accurate diagnosis and timely therapy.
Robert J. Heins +2 more
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Strongyloides infection as a reversible cause of chronic urticaria
Journal of Asthma and Allergy, 2019 Celia M Zubrinich,1 Robert M Puy,1 Robyn E O’Hehir,1,2 Mark Hew1,2 1Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia; 2Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia ...
Zubrinich CM, Puy RM, O'Hehir RE, Hew M
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