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ABSTRACT Retinal astrocytichamartoma (RAH) is a rare benign glial neoplasm most commonly associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Sporadic cases, occurring in the absence of systemic phakomatosis, are uncommon and may closely mimic retinoblastoma, particularly when presenting with a calcified intraocular mass, creating a diagnostic challenge ...
Mesfin Wubishet Gurmu +7 more
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Toxocariasis Presenting with Hypereosinophilia and Lymphadenopathy: A Case Report
Human toxocariasis is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans by ingestion of Toxocara spp. larvae. Rural area residents and children have higher risk for this parasitic infection.
Tuba Duman Karakuş +4 more
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The study titled ‘Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of the Community toward pet contact–related zoonoses in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia’ found that 59.5% of pet owners had good knowledge of zoonotic diseases and 74.2% showed positive attitudes, but only 43.3% practiced proper prevention.
Haftay Teklay +2 more
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Introduction:The current study aimed to quantitatively synthesize available evidence regarding the seroprevalence of human toxocariasis in Latin America and the Caribbean.Methods:A systematic research involving six electronic databases was conducted ...
Juan R. Ulloque-Badaracco +13 more
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Toxocariasis is a parasitic zoonotic infection caused by Toxocara spp., ascarid nematodes of companion animals (dogs and cats) affecting people in both high-income and low/middle-income countries.
Alistair Antonopoulos +3 more
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Meningitis, an acute and life‐threatening inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused primarily by bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections, remains a major global health challenge, causing significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children and vulnerable populations.
Thashmila Heshani +5 more
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Introduction Toxocariasis is a zoonotic parasitic disease affecting humans and domestic pets, leading to significant morbidity and, in severe cases, mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Toxocara canis among household and stray/free‐ranging puppies aged ≤ 6 months in Gokarneshwor Municipality, central Nepal.
Roshan Babu Adhikari +5 more
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Background In immunocompromised individuals, strongyloidiasis may progress to hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated disease. To date, the death of a pregnant woman infected with Strongyloides stercoralis has been reported. Chronic cases carry a risk of malnutrition, especially among vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children.
Mahdieh Sorouri Majd +7 more
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Probiotics are active elements of the gastrointestinal tract that, when administered in adequate quantities, confer prolonged health efficacy on host organisms by enhancing the equilibrium of their gut microbiota (GM). This GM regulates numerous aspects of human wellness and is required for sustaining metabolic equilibrium.
Sankhajyoti Saha +3 more
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Human toxocariasis is a parasitic infection caused by the ingestion of larvae of dog nematode Toxocara canis and less frequently of cat nematode T.cati. In this review, current information about human toxocariasis which is a rare but an important problem
Mehmet Burak Selek +2 more
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