Trichuriasis in Human Patients from Côte d’Ivoire Caused by Novel Trichuris incognita Species with Low Sensitivity to Albendazole/Ivermectin Combination Treatment [PDF]
Emerging Infectious DiseasesAlbendazole/ivermectin combination therapy is a promising alternative to benzimidazole monotherapy alone for Trichuris trichiura control. We used fecal DNA metabarcoding to genetically characterize Trichuris spp. populations in patient samples from Côte
Abhinaya Venkatesan +11 more
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Experimental trichuriasis: Changes in the immune response and bacterial translocation during acute phase development illustrated with 3D model animation. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesTrichuriasis, a well-known type of soil-transmitted helminthiasis, is a neglected gastrointestinal nematode disease predominantly affecting children in tropical regions and is caused by Trichuris trichiura.
Dayane Alvarinho de Oliveira +7 more
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Descriptive Epidemiology of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in the United States: Using Big Data to Characterize Patients and Analyze Parasitic Disease Trends [PDF]
PathogensSoil-transmitted helminths (STH) include species responsible for hookworm disease, ascariasis, and trichuriasis. In the United States, STH infections have been greatly reduced with anthelmintic medications and improved hygiene and sanitation, however ...
Chad L. Cross +3 more
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Burden of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections in China: Historical Trends (1990–2021) and Future Projections (2035) [PDF]
PathogensBackground: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, including ascariasis, trichuriasis, and hookworm disease, are among the most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally.
Bixian Ni +3 more
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Molecular diagnosis of Trichuris trichiura: Prevalence and associated risk factors in children under five living in a malaria-endemic area in Papua, Indonesia. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundTrichuris trichiura, a soil-transmitted helminth (STH), infection is highly prevalent in children and, if not treated, can cause adverse health consequences.
Dhika Juliana Sukmana +7 more
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Temporal and spatial patterns of Trichuris trichiura eggs: a potential threat to human health in Pakistan [PDF]
HelminthologiaThis study investigates the presence of Trichuris trichiura eggs in soil samples collected from urban areas in Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 3600 soil samples were collected over two years from Lahore’s urban regions.
Ali S. A. +9 more
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An Unpleasant Souvenir: Whipworm as an Incidental Finding During a Screening Colonoscopy [PDF]
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case ReportsTrichuriasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by Trichuris trichiura that spreads through the ingestion of embryonated eggs in contaminated soil, water, or food.
Lefika Bathobakae MD, MPH +8 more
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A combined treatment regimen for Trichuris rhinopiptheroxella infection in Rhinopithecus roxellana in southern China [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeThe Sichuan snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) is an endangered species in China and is susceptible to infection with Trichuris species. However, the worms are difficult to remove completely.
Zhengjiu Ren +7 more
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Gastrointestinal parasites in captive olive baboons in a UK safari park
Parasitology, 2023 From the safety inside vehicles, Knowsley Safari offers visitors a close-up encounter with captive olive baboons. As exiting vehicles may be contaminated with baboon stool, a comprehensive coprological inspection was conducted to address public health ...
Alexandra Juhasz +18 more
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