Whipworm and roundworm infections
Trichuriasis and ascariasis are neglected tropical diseases caused by the gastrointestinal
dwelling nematodes Trichuris trichiura (a whipworm) and Ascaris lumbricoides (a …
dwelling nematodes Trichuris trichiura (a whipworm) and Ascaris lumbricoides (a …
Diagnostic techniques for soil-transmitted helminths–Recent advances
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections (hookworms, Trichuris, Ascaris) and Strongyloides
spp. are associated with a substantial global burden and high morbidity. Sensitive and …
spp. are associated with a substantial global burden and high morbidity. Sensitive and …
Diagnostic performance of a single and duplicate Kato-Katz, Mini-FLOTAC, FECPAKG2 and qPCR for the detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in …
P Cools, J Vlaminck, M Albonico, S Ame… - PLoS neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Because the success of deworming programs targeting soil-transmitted
helminths (STHs) is evaluated through the periodically assessment of prevalence and …
helminths (STHs) is evaluated through the periodically assessment of prevalence and …
Toward the 2020 goal of soil-transmitted helminthiasis control and elimination
SL Becker, HJ Liwanag, JS Snyder… - PLoS neglected …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
On May 22, 2001, a resolution passed during the 54th World Health Assembly (WHA 54.19)
took an historic step toward reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the world's …
took an historic step toward reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the world's …
What makes a good fecal egg count technique?
MK Nielsen - Veterinary parasitology, 2021 - Elsevier
The first parasite fecal egg counting techniques were described over 100 years ago, and
fecal egg counting remains essential in parasitology research as well as in clinical practice …
fecal egg counting remains essential in parasitology research as well as in clinical practice …
Diagnosis of soil-transmitted helminths using the Kato-Katz technique: What is the influence of stirring, storage time and storage temperature on stool sample egg …
F Bosch, MS Palmeirim, SM Ali, SM Ame… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Soil-transmitted helminths infect about one fifth of the world's population and
have a negative impact on health. The Kato-Katz technique is the recommended method to …
have a negative impact on health. The Kato-Katz technique is the recommended method to …
Comparison of four DNA extraction and three preservation protocols for the molecular detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in stool
M Ayana, P Cools, Z Mekonnen… - PLoS Neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background A DNA extraction and preservation protocol that yields sufficient and qualitative
DNA is pivotal for the success of any nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), but it still poses …
DNA is pivotal for the success of any nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), but it still poses …
[HTML][HTML] A new diagnostic approach to fast-track and increase the accessibility of gastrointestinal nematode identification from faeces: FECPAKG2 egg nemabiome …
EK Francis, J Šlapeta - International journal for parasitology, 2022 - Elsevier
Effective gastrointestinal nematode management in livestock industries is becoming
increasingly difficult due to the rise of anthelmintic resistance and changes in the temporal …
increasingly difficult due to the rise of anthelmintic resistance and changes in the temporal …
Therapeutic efficacy of albendazole against soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children measured by five diagnostic methods
J Vlaminck, P Cools, M Albonico, S Ame… - PLoS neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background Preventive chemotherapy (PC) with benzimidazole drugs is the backbone of
soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control programs. Over the past decade, drug coverage has …
soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control programs. Over the past decade, drug coverage has …
The Kubic FLOTAC microscope (KFM): a new compact digital microscope for helminth egg counts
G Cringoli, A Amadesi, MP Maurelli, B Celano… - Parasitology, 2021 - cambridge.org
The Kubic FLOTAC microscope (KFM) is a compact, low-cost, versatile and portable digital
microscope designed to analyse fecal specimens prepared with Mini-FLOTAC or FLOTAC …
microscope designed to analyse fecal specimens prepared with Mini-FLOTAC or FLOTAC …