Demographic aspects of human hydatidosis in Iranian general population based on serology: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2018 Aim: Human cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus cestodes, is a globally distributed chronic disease that is an important socioeconomic and public health problem in humans and livestock in developing countries,
Shirzad Gholami +6 more
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Vaccines against toxoplasma gondii : challenges and opportunities [PDF]
, 2009 Development of vaccines against Toxoplasma gondii infection in humans is of high priority, given the high burden of disease in some areas of the world like South America, and the lack of effective drugs with few adverse effects.
Aliberti J +117 more
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High levels of congenital transmission of toxoplasma gondii in longitudinal and cross-sectional studies on sheep farms provides evidence of vertical transmission in ovine hosts [PDF]
, 2005 Recent research suggests that vertical transmission may play an important role in sustaining Toxoplasma gondii infection in some species. We report here that congenital transmission occurs at consistently high levels in pedigree Charollais and outbred ...
Duncanson, P +6 more
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Treatment of Toxoplasmosis: Historical Perspective, Animal Models, and Current Clinical Practice
Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2018 Primary Toxoplasma gondii infection is usually subclinical, but cervical lymphadenopathy or ocular disease can be present in some patients. Active infection is characterized by tachyzoites, while tissue cysts characterize latent disease.
I. Dunay +4 more
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Expansion of neopterin and beta2-microglobulin in cerebrospinal fluid reaches maximum levels early and late in the course of human immunodeficiency virus infection [PDF]
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Bogner, Johannes R. +5 more
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The One Health Approach to Toxoplasmosis: Epidemiology, Control, and Prevention Strategies
EcoHealth, 2019 One Health is a collaborative, interdisciplinary effort that seeks optimal health for people, animals, plants, and the environment. Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is an intracellular protozoan infection distributed worldwide, with a ...
A. A. Aguirre +14 more
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Heavy head lice infestation in an adolescent girl following benzodiazepine poisoning
Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Loss of consciousness (LOC) is one of the most common causes of emergency department (ED) visits. It may be due to intoxication or hypoglycemia. We present a 15‐year‐old girl who was referred with heavy head lice and LOC to the ED in the north of Iran.
Minoo Moghimi +5 more
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Prevalence and co-infection of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in Apodemus sylvaticus in an area relatively free of cats [PDF]
, 2011 The protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is prevalent worldwide and can infect a remarkably wide range of hosts despite felids being the only definitive host.
A. P. COX +17 more
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HIV-Related Cerebral Toxoplasmosis Revisited: Current Concepts and Controversies of an Old Disease
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 2019 Cerebral toxoplasmosis is the most common cause of expansive brain lesions in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and continues to cause high morbidity and mortality.
J. Vidal
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Hygiene measures as primary prevention of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy: a systematic review.
Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction, 2021 BACKGROUND Hygiene measures are recommended to prevent toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, although screening for seroconversion in pregnant women currently are debated and practices vary among countries.
K. Wehbe +6 more
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