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Intestinal Parasitic Infections in People Referring to the Central Laboratory of Meshkin Shahr County, Ardabil Province, Iran
CONCLUSION: In- spite of betterment of the health condition in Iran and reduction of parasitic infection, intestinal parasitic infections are still a considerable public health issue in some parts of Iran.PMID:38654952 | PMC:PMC11033542 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15217 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Pooria Asadi Zabihollah Zarei Mehdi Mohebali Zahra Alizadeh Faezeh Najafi Shahrokh Izadi Zahra Heidari Source Type: research

Expression of Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70) and Astacin Genes of Strongyloides stercoralis as well as HSP70 and HSP17.1 Genes of S. ratti in Adult and Larval Stages of S. stercoralis 
CONCLUSION: Higher expression levels of Sst-ast, Sst-hsp-70, and Sra-hsp-70 genes in the larval stages of S. stercoralis suggest the potential role of these enzymes in parasite cutaneous invasion and pathogenesis. However, higher expression of Srahsp-17.1 in adult forms is probably involved in resistance and survival mechanisms. The similarity in gene expression between S. stercoralis and S. ratti can provide helpful hints to better understand strongyloidiasis from various perspectives, including pathogenesis, proper diagnosis, and targeted treatment.PMID:38654956 | PMC:PMC11033530 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15187 (Source: ...
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Maryam Alipour Leila Masoori Mohammad Davoodzadeh Gholami Majid Khoshmirsafa Elham Razmjou Nahid Jalallou Farzane Jafarian Reza Falak Ahmad Reza Meamar Source Type: research

A Troublesome Complication of Hydatid Cysts; Intra-Abdominal Rupture: A 10-Year Study from a High-Volume Center
CONCLUSION: Hydatid cyst rupture should be considered in cases of acute abdomen, particularly in regions where the disease is endemic, as in our region. The ruptured hydatid cyst was primarily observed in the liver (94.11% of cases).PMID:38654950 | PMC:PMC11033535 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15199 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: H üseyin Yönder Mehmet Sait Berhuni Hasan Elkan Abdullah Özgönül Ahmet Bertan Vedat Kaplan Ali Uzunk öy Source Type: research

Molecular Characterization of Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium spp. Detected in Humans in A ğrı, Türkiye
CONCLUSION: Assemblage A, which is associated with diarrhea, is responsible for giardiasis and C. parvum IId subtype, often found in sheep, goats and cattle, is responsible for cryptosporidiosis in Ağrı, Türkiye.PMID:38654951 | PMC:PMC11033538 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15188 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Selahattin Aydemir Fethi Barl ık Abdurrahman Ekici Dilara Hande Barl ık Sevil Alkan Esra G ürbüz Hasan Y ılmaz Source Type: research

Isolation of Schistosoma haematobium in Bronchoalveolar Lavage in an Immunocompromised Individual: A Case Report
We report a rare case of a 51-year-old People Living with HIV male, managed in a tertiary care hospital in west India in May 2023, vegetable vendor who was admitted with complaints of dysphagia, odynophagia, fever and chest pain for 3 days, cough and breathlessness for 1 month. Chest x-ray and CT scan were suggestive of hypodense fluid collection with rim enhancement along right lateral and posterior aspect of thoracic esophagus. All routine investigations and urine cultures were sent, which turned to be inconclusive. Upper Gastrointestinal scopy was suggestive of pangastritis. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was done with no stru...
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Shailesh Bhanudas Meshram Hiral Gulab Ramnani Spandana Chaudhury Source Type: research

Development of Low-Serum Culture Media for the in Vitro Cultivation of Theileria annulata S15 Cell Line
CONCLUSION: The significant reduction in the required amount of serum and the remarkable cell growth achieved by using defined serum replacements for the production of cell culture media is a significant step towards the preparation of a proper cell culture medium for the production of bovine Theileriosis vaccine.PMID:38654949 | PMC:PMC11033534 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15206 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Gholamreza Habibi Asghar Afshari Amin Shahedi Mousa Hashemlou Ali Es-Haghi Mohamad Hosein Fallah Mehrabadi Saeid Fathi Source Type: research

Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) Clinical Presentation, Laboratory Findings, Treatment Options and Outcome
CONCLUSION: VL should be included in the differential diagnosis of any child who presents with fever, splenomegaly, and anemia. Concerning the treatment strategy in this study, liposomal amphotericin B had more efficiency and shorter hospitalization duration.PMID:38654944 | PMC:PMC11033536 | DOI:10.18502/ijpa.v19i1.15190 (Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology)
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - April 24, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Mahmoud Khodabandeh Elham Moradian Maedeh Sarvari Mahsa Soti Khiabani Source Type: research

Malaria in a vulnerable population living in quilombo remnant communities in the Brazilian Amazon: a cross-sectional study from 2005-2020
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2024 Apr 19;66:e25. doi: 10.1590/S1678-9946202466025. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTQuilombo remnant communities are areas officially recognized by the Brazilian government as historical communities founded by formerly enslaved individuals. These communities are mostly located in the endemic areas of malaria in the Brazilian Amazon. We retrospectively described the prevalence of malaria among individuals living in 32 recognized quilombo remnant communities in the Baiao and Oriximina municipalities located in the Para State. The number of malaria cases and the Annual Parasitic Incidence (API) recorde...
Source: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo - April 24, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Beatriz Costa Ribeiro Carla Gisele R Garcia Lilian J éssica Passos Lima Jo ão F Guerreiro Marinete Marins P óvoa Maristela G Cunha Source Type: research

Global distribution patterns and geographic range of Cymothoa Fabricius, 1793 (Isopoda: Cymothoidae) associated with host fish
An Acad Bras Cienc. 2024 Apr 22;96(1):e20230706. doi: 10.1590/0001-3765202420230706. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTOver recent years, fish parasites of the genus Cymothoa Fabricius, 1793, have received increased attention due to both their ecological and their economic importance to aquaculture and fishery. As the studies about Cymothoa have increased this improve our understanding on the host specificity and distribution of these parasites. The aim of this paper was to review the current global geographic distribution, distribution patterns and parasite-host interactions patterns of Cymothoa spp. associated with fish from mari...
Source: An Acad Bras Cienc - April 24, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Marcos Tavares-Dias Marcos Sidney B Oliveira Source Type: research

In silico identification of drug targets and vaccine candidates against Bartonella quintana: a subtractive proteomics approach
CONCLUSIONS: This insight prioritises such proteins as novel putative targets for further investigations on their potential as drug and vaccine candidates.PMID:38655925 | PMC:PMC11034861 | DOI:10.1590/0074-02760230040 (Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz)
Source: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - April 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shabir Ahmad Hugo Verli/ Source Type: research

Infected pulmonary hydatid cyst: A challenging diagnosis
Saudi Med J. 2024 Apr;45(4):433-436. doi: 10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20230078.ABSTRACTEchinococcosis is a parasitic infection that is distributed worldwide. Its clinical presentation depends on the size and location of the cyst. A 7-year-old was found with a superimposed infected pulmonary hydatid cyst that was initially misdiagnosed as complicated pneumonia. Our case underscores the challenges of diagnosing and managing echinococcosis, emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion, and describes the disease's ability to mimic other clinical entities.PMID:38657978 | DOI:10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20230078 (Source: Saudi Medical Journal)
Source: Saudi Medical Journal - April 24, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Fahad M AlRashed Dayel A AlShahrani Source Type: research