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Study of Toxocara seroprevalence among patients with allergy and healthy individuals in Bulgaria
Summary Data in the literature addressing the ability of Toxocara infection in humans to induce development of atopic disease are controversial. The aim of our study was to determine the seroprevalence of anti‐Toxocara antibodies in three groups of people: subjects with allergic symptoms and presence of allergen‐specific IgE, subjects with allergic symptoms and absence of allergen‐specific IgE, and clinically healthy blood donors. Serum samples from all subjects were tested by ELISA and Western blot for presence of specific antibodies against Toxocara canis. The results of our study did not support the link between t...
Source: Parasite Immunology - October 8, 2015 Category: Parasitology Authors: E. Kaneva, I. Rainova, R. Harizanov, G. Nikolov, I. Kaftandjiev, I. Mineva Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

High prevalence of sIgE to Galactose‐α1,3‐galactose in rural pre‐Alps area: a cross‐sectional study
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - October 9, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Danilo Villalta, Lisa Pantarotto, Mirella Da Re, Mariaelisabetta Conte, Sigrid Sjolander, Magnus P. Borres, Paola Martelli Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research

Parasitic infection emerging in the Southwestern U.S.
SAN DIEGO – Onchocerca lupi, a zoonotic parasite previously described as causing eye disease in cats and dogs, as well as in humans from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, is emerging in the Southwestern United States. “The life cycle of this organism is not yet clearly defined, but likely...
Source: Skin and Allergy News - October 10, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Abstract Hypereosinophilic syndrome consists of a group of disorders characterized by abnormal accumulation of eosinophils in the blood or peripheral tissues, independent of known secondary causes of eosinophilia such as parasitic infection. Clinical manifestations of the condition are highly variable, ranging from asymptomatic eosinophilia to severe tissue damage and end-organ failure. This entity has been recognized for decades, with early studies identifying distinct groups of patients with differing symptoms, exam findings, laboratory abnormalities, and prognosis. In the past, these patients were treated with ...
Source: Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology - October 16, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

NIH study reveals risk of drug-resistant malaria spreading to Africa
(NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) Drug-resistant forms of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest species among malaria parasites, are able to infect the type of mosquito that is the main transmitter of malaria in Africa, according to findings from scientists at NIAID. The discovery suggests Africa -- where malaria will cause an estimated 400,000 deaths in 2015 -- is more at risk for drug-resistant malaria infections than previously thought, which could further compromise efforts to prevent and eliminate the disease.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 20, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Studies on the Occurrence, Identification and Control of House Dust Mites at Rural Houses of Shebin El-Kom Locality, Egypt.
Abstract The present study was conducted at Elkom Elakhdar village, Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate along 2012 year seasons, to calculate and identify the species composition and the occurrence frequency of the extracted dust mites collected from three building ages at rural houses, as well as to determine the toxicity limits of different concentrations of three plant essential oils against two species of the family Pyroglyphidae the main causal of allergy to humans. The obtained results revealed that there were eleven mite species belong to five families (Pyroglyphidae, Chortoglyphidae, Glycyphagidae, Acarida...
Source: Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences: PJBS - April 1, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Heikal HM Tags: Pak J Biol Sci Source Type: research

Immunology Worming your way out of allergies
Accumulating evidence suggests that infection with intestinal parasitic worms can protect against allergy. Zaiss et al. investigated how worms reduce allergic reactions, using – [Read More]
Source: Editors' Choice - November 12, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Kristen L. Mueller Tags: Immunology Source Type: research

Comparison between Combination Therapy of Oral Terbinafine and Cryotherapy versus Systemic Meglumine Antimoniate and Cryotherapy in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
CONCLUSION: Considering more convenient suitable route of administration and approximately comparable results, it seems that terbinafine can be used as an alternative treatment, especially in the case of allergy or resistance to systemic glucantime. PMID: 25904940 [PubMed]
Source: Iranian Journal of Parasitology - November 20, 2015 Category: Parasitology Tags: Iran J Parasitol Source Type: research

Ivermectin 1% Cream for RosaceaIvermectin 1% Cream for Rosacea
Is the anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory agent ivermectin an effective treatment for rosacea? Skin Therapy Letter
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 23, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Chronic spontaneous urticaria and internal parasites – a systematic review
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Source: Allergy - December 9, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Pavel Kolkhir, Galina Balakirski, Hans F. Merk, Olga Olisova, Marcus Maurer Tags: Review Source Type: research

The Eosinophil in Infection
Abstract First described by Paul Ehrlich in 1879, who noted its characteristic staining by acidophilic dyes, for many years, the eosinophil was considered to be an end-effector cell associated with helminth infections and a cause of tissue damage. Over the past 30 years, research has helped to elucidate the complexity of the eosinophil’s function and establish its role in host defense and immunity. Eosinophils express an array of ligand receptors which play a role in cell growth, adhesion, chemotaxis, degranulation, and cell-to-cell interactions. They play a role in activation of complement via both classical a...
Source: Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology - December 21, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

Current malaria treatment fails in Cambodia due to drug-resistant parasites
(NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) New findings from NIAID confirm dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, the first-line treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection in Cambodia, has failed in certain provinces due to parasite resistance to artemisinin and piperaquine. Additional study findings suggest that artesunate, a form of artemisinin, plus mefloquine, a different long-acting partner drug, should be the first-line ACT in areas where dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine treatment has failed, the study authors note.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - January 7, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

The unique medicinal properties of camel products: A review of the scientific evidence
Publication date: Available online 10 February 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences Author(s): Abdel Galil M. Abdel Gader, Abdulqader A. Alhaider Camel milk and urine have been used as medicines in certain parts of Asia and Africa since ancient times, but only recently have scientists shown interest in exploring the claimed therapeutic benefits of camel products. Significant evidence, drawn from laboratory and limited clinical studies, has shown that camel milk on its own and occasionally mixed with camel urine is effective in the management of diverse clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus,...
Source: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences - February 11, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research

Environmental Pollution: An Under-recognized Threat to Children’s Health, Especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Conclusions Patterns of disease are changing rapidly in LMICs. Pollution-related chronic diseases are becoming more common. This shift presents a particular problem for children, who are proportionately more heavily exposed than are adults to environmental pollutants and for whom these exposures are especially dangerous. Better quantification of environmental exposures and stepped-up efforts to understand how to prevent exposures that cause disease are needed in LMICs and around the globe. To confront the global problem of disease caused by pollution, improved programs of public health monitoring and environmental protecti...
Source: EHP Research - March 1, 2016 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Web Admin Tags: Brief Communication March 2016 Source Type: research

Current status of synthetic hemozoin adjuvant: A preliminary safety evaluation.
Abstract Although adjuvants are a "must-have" component of successful vaccines, there are very few adjuvants licensed for use in humans, there is therefore an urgent need to develop new and safer adjuvants. Synthetic hemozoin (sHZ), a chemical analog of hemozoin which is produced by the malaria parasite, exhibits a potent adjuvant effect which enhances antigen-specific immune responses to vaccines. The potency of sHZ adjuvanticity is not limited to malaria specific vaccines, it has also been demonstrated to be effective in influenza and dog allergy models. While the synthesis of uniformly sized sHZ with consistent...
Source: Vaccine - March 11, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Lee MS, Igari Y, Tsukui T, Ishii KJ, Coban C Tags: Vaccine Source Type: research