Host–microbiota interactions are fundamental for the development of the immune system.
Drastic changes in modern environments and lifestyles have led to an imbalance of this …

Background The role of the human microbiome in health and disease is an emerging and
important area of research; however, there is a concern that African populations are under …

Humans have coexisted with helminths and bacteria for the entire existence of our species.
Nowadays, helminth infections affect more than 1.9 billion people worldwide, especially in …

Human activities interfere with wild animals and lead to the loss of many animal populations.
Therefore, efforts have been made to understand how wildlife can rebound from …

Background Approximately 30% of children worldwide are infected with gastrointestinal
parasites. Depending on the species, parasites can disrupt intestinal bacterial microbiota …

The gut microbiota has emerged as a key human health and disease determinant. However,
there is a significant knowledge gap regarding the composition, diversity, and function of the …

Data on human gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) infections in the african sub-regions and
countries are mainly lacking in terms of prevalence and population stratification by afflicted …

Soil-transmitted intestinal worms known as helminths colonize over 1.5 billion people
worldwide. Although helminth colonization has been associated with altered composition of …

The crucial role of the gut microbiome in various diseases has led to increased interest in
interventions and therapeutics targeting the human microbiome. Accordingly, the current …

Parasitic helminths secrete and excrete a vast array of molecules known to help skew or
suppress the host's immune response, thereby establishing a niche for sustained parasite …