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Parasitology
Pooja Gupta, C. K. Vishnudas, V. V. Robin, Guha Dharmarajan
Summary: The statement indicates that an amendment to the paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sarah Gabriel, Pierre Dorny, Ganna Saelens, Veronique Dermauw
Summary: This manuscript provides an overview of important zoonotic foodborne parasites and their presence in different food chains. It discusses examples of meat-borne parasites in livestock and wildlife, as well as fish-borne parasites, highlighting the risk posed by the consumption of raw and ready-to-eat meat, fish, and vegetables. The manuscript also emphasizes the impact of increased contact between wildlife, livestock, and humans on food safety, and the need for integrated, multipathogen, and multidisciplinary approaches in diagnostics and control/prevention.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manasi Agrawal, Kristine H. H. Allin, Aske T. T. Iversen, Saurabh Mehandru, Jean-Frederic Colombel, Tine Jess
Summary: According to this study, early-life exposure to mebendazole is associated with increased risk of adult-onset UC, but not Crohn's disease. This suggests the importance of early-life exposures in shaping the risk of IBD later in life.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Chiara Casuscelli, Elisa Longhitano, Veronica Maressa, Silvia Di Carlo, Luigi Peritore, Simone Di Lorenzo, Vincenzo Calabrese, Valeria Cernaro, Domenico Santoro
Summary: Infections are not only associated with glomerular damage, such as post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, but also with other bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens. Understanding this two-way link is essential for personalized patient management.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Walid Elmonir, Haitham Elaadli, Anan Amer, Hammed El-Sharkawy, Mohamed Bessat, Samy F. Mahmoud, Mustafa Shukry Atta, Wael F. El-Tras
Summary: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are prevalent among preschool and school children in Egypt, with Entamoeba histolytica and Ascaris lumbricoides being the most common parasites. Risk factors for IPIs include preschool age, living in rural areas, belonging to low-income families, lack of safe drinking water, poor hand hygiene, and consumption of unwashed vegetables. Contact with pets, household reared animals, and stray animals also increase the likelihood of exposure to zoonotic parasites.
Review
Immunology
Jing-yue Chen, Ji-kai Zhou, Wei Pan
Summary: This study reviewed the research progress on metabolic reprogramming mechanism exploited by parasites to modulate immune cell functions, emphasizing the future utilization of key metabolites or metabolic events to clarify the underlying mechanism of anti-parasite immunity.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nasser Hajipour, Maryam Soltani, Jennifer Ketzis, Parviz Hassanzadeh
Summary: The study revealed that a variety of parasitic organisms were present in fresh and ready-to-eat vegetables in northwestern Iran, with lettuce being the most contaminated vegetable. Seasonal and field-to-field differences in contamination levels were observed, and the washing method used significantly influenced the removal of parasites. Proper washing of vegetables is crucial for a healthy diet, as zoonotic parasites were found in both field and ready-to-eat vegetables in Iran.
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Parasitology
Marco Genchi, Alice Vismarra, Stefania Zanet, Simone Morelli, Roberta Galuppi, Giuseppe Cringoli, Riccardo Lia, Manuela Diaferia, Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono, Giulia Venegoni, Fabrizio Solari Basano, Antonio Varcasia, Stefania Perrucci, Vincenzo Musella, Emanuele Brianti, Alessia Gazzonis, Michele Drigo, Liliana Colombo, Laura Kramer
Summary: The study evaluated the prevalence of major feline parasites in Italy and identified risk factors associated with their occurrence. The overall prevalence of gastro-intestinal and broncho-pulmonary nematodes was 35.9%, while ectoparasite infestation rate was 35.7%. Risk factors for parasite infection included age, outdoor lifestyle, geographic area and lack of antiparasitic treatment.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ngum Helen Ntonifor, Abongwe Sidney Warra Tamufor, Lem Edith Abongwa
Summary: The study found a higher prevalence of intestinal parasites in HIV-positive individuals, especially those with higher viral load. Factors such as age over 65, living in suburban areas, self-employment, and primary education level were identified as associated risk factors for intestinal parasite infection.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Federico Roldan-Zurabian, Maria Jose Ruiz-Lopez, Josue Martinez de la Puente, Jordi Figuerola, Hugh Drummond, Sergio Ancona
Summary: Haemosporidian parasites are rarely reported in seabirds, but this study found that a colony of blue-footed boobies in the Tropical North Pacific is likely free of these blood parasites. This may be due to unsuitable conditions for insect vectors in the breeding sites of the boobies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Patricia Angelica Barril, Juan Martin Oteiza, Javier Pardo, Gerardo Anibal Leotta, Marcelo Lisandro Signorini
Summary: This research analyzed the prevalence of human pathogens in vegetables, focusing on bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The study found relatively low occurrence rates of bacterial, parasitic, and viral hazards in vegetables, emphasizing the importance of proper sanitation methods for raw vegetables.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hannah Ryan, Patrik G. Flammer, Rebecca Nicholson, Louise Loe, Ben Reeves, Enid Allison, Christopher Guy, Ines Lopez Doriga, Tony Waldron, Don Walker, Claas Kirchhelle, Greger Larson, Adrian L. Smith
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence of worm infections in different periods using human burial samples from archaeological sites in England. The results show that the prevalence rates of worm infections varied over time, with significant reductions in some locations during the industrial period. These findings help us understand the factors influencing worm infections in past populations and provide important historical context for controlling worm infections in modern times.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia E. Bryan, Marcela Romero, Miryan Sanchez, Giovanny Torres, Wilber Gomez, Marcos Restrepo, Alejandro Restrepo, Rojelio Mejia
Summary: Stool samples from 122 children in urban slum and rural areas in Colombia were analyzed to determine intestinal prevalence of parasites. The study found higher rates of parasite prevalence in rural areas, with a higher incidence of polyparasitism and heavier parasite burden.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Robert J. Wong, Carol L. Brosgart, Sue Welch, Tim Block, Mark Chen, Chari Cohen, W. Ray Kim, Kris Kowdley, Anna S. Lok, Naoky Tsai, John Ward, Steven S. Wong, Robert G. Gish
Summary: The study estimated the number of foreign-born persons with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in the USA by country of origin, updating a previous study from 2011. Systematic searches were conducted for articles published between 2009-2019 to calculate pooled prevalence estimates for 99 countries using meta-analyses. The total number of foreign-born persons with CHB in the USA in 2018 was estimated to be 1.47 million, substantially higher than previously reported, with a weighted average CHB prevalence of 3.07%.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Grace Ndeezi, Siobhan M. Mor, Luke R. Ascolillo, Hannington B. Tasimwa, Ritah Nakato, Lilian N. Kayondo, Saul Tzipori, David Mukunya, Jeffrey K. Griffiths, James K. Tumwine
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with G. duodenalis infection in children aged 9-36 months in Uganda. The overall prevalence of infection was 6.7%, and factors such as age, toilet conditions, and season were found to be associated with increased infection. Further research is needed to clarify the zoonotic transmission of G. duodenalis in this setting.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2023)
