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Modelling the elimination of river blindness using long-term epidemiological and programmatic data from Mali and Senegal [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The onchocerciasis transmission models EPIONCHO and ONCHOSIM have been independently developed and used to explore the feasibility of eliminating onchocerciasis from Africa with mass (annual or biannual) distribution of ivermectin within the timeframes ...
Basáñez, M-G   +7 more
core   +7 more sources

Increased expression of a microRNA correlates with anthelmintic resistance in parasitic nematodes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Resistance to anthelmintic drugs is a major problem in the global fight against parasitic nematodes infecting humans and animals. While previous studies have identified mutations in drug target genes in resistant parasites, changes in the expression ...
Bartley, David   +13 more
core   +2 more sources

Steelpan sign (sigmoid volvulus)

open access: hybrid, 2021
Francis Deng, Antonio Neto, Yaïr Glick
openalex   +1 more source

Low zinc status and absorption exist in infants with jejunostomies or ileostomies which persists after intestinal repair. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
There is very little data regarding trace mineral nutrition in infants with small intestinal ostomies. Here we evaluated 14 infants with jejunal or ileal ostomies to measure their zinc absorption and retention and biochemical zinc and copper status. Zinc
Abrams, Steven A   +5 more
core   +4 more sources

Concurrent occurrence of a wandering spleen, organoaxial gastric volvulus, pancreatic volvulus, and cholestasis – A rare cause of an acute abdomen

open access: yesRadiology Case Reports, 2019
The concurrence of wandering spleen, organoaxial gastric volvulus, and pancreatic volvulus is very rare. They have been associated with symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and vomiting. However, the diagnosis remains complicated
George Asafu Adjaye Frimpong, MD   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Wolbachia Genome of Brugia malayi: Endosymbiont Evolution within a Human Pathogenic Nematode [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Complete genome DNA sequence and analysis is presented for Wolbachia, the obligate alpha-proteobacterial endosymbiont required for fertility and survival of the human filarial parasitic nematode Brugia malayi. Although, quantitatively, the genome is even
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core   +3 more sources

Gastrointestinal duplications: Experience in seven children and a review of the literature

open access: yesThe Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010
Background/Aim: Enteric duplication (ED) is a rare congenital anomaly that can occur anywhere along the alimentary tract from the mouth , down to the anus and the nearby organs.
Olajide Abdur-Rahman   +5 more
doaj  

An 18S ribosomal DNA barcode for the study of Isomermis lairdi, a parasite of the blackfly Simulium damnosum s.l.

open access: yes, 2009
The mermithid parasite, Isomermis lairdi Mondet, Poinar & Bernadou (Nematoda: Mermithidae), is known to have a major impact on populations of Simulium damnosum s.l. Theobald (Diptera: Simuliidae) and on their efficiency as vectors of Onchocerca volvulus (
Blaxter   +26 more
core   +1 more source

MRI Findings in People with Epilepsy and Nodding Syndrome in an Area Endemic for Onchocerciasis: An Observational Study. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Onchocerciasis has been implicated in the pathogenesis of epilepsy. The debate on a potential causal relationship between Onchocerca volvulus and epilepsy has taken a new direction in the light of the most recent epidemic of nodding syndrome. To document
Dharsee, J   +12 more
core   +2 more sources

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