Methods for the detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia: From microscopy to nucleic acid based tools in clinical and environmental regimes

FE Adeyemo, G Singh, P Reddy, TA Stenström - Acta Tropica, 2018 - Elsevier
The detection and characterization of genotypes and sub genotypes of Cryptosporidium and
Giardia is essential for their enumeration, surveillance, prevention, and control. Different …

The epidemiology of human Taenia solium infections: A systematic review of the distribution in Eastern and Southern Africa

G Zulu, D Stelzle, KE Mwape, TM Welte… - PLoS Neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Taenia solium is a tapeworm that causes taeniosis in humans and cysticercosis
in humans and pigs. Within Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), information on the presence …

Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and their associated risk factors among preschool and school children in Egypt

W Elmonir, H Elaadli, A Amer, H El-Sharkawy… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are among the major public health problems globally,
particularly in developing countries like Egypt. This study aimed to evaluate prevalence and …

Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths and associated risk factors among primary school children in Kandahar, Afghanistan: A cross-sectional analytical study

BA Rahimi, N Rafiqi, Z Tareen, KA Kakar… - PLOS Neglected …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are global health problem, especially
in low-income countries. Main objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence and …

Prevalence of and risk factors for malaria, filariasis, and intestinal parasites as single infections or co-infections in different settlements of Gabon, Central Africa

NP M'bondoukwé, E Kendjo… - Infectious Diseases of …, 2018 - Springer
Background Malaria, filariasis, and intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are common and
frequently overlap in developing countries. The prevalence and predictors of these …

Molecular prevalence of intestinal parasites infections in children with diarrhea in Franceville, Southeast of Gabon

SL Oyegue-Liabagui, NK Ndjangangoye… - BMC Infectious …, 2020 - Springer
Background Pediatric diarrhea caused by a range of pathogens, including intestinal
parasites, is one of main causes of death among children under 5 years of age. The …

Impact of mothers' schistosomiasis status during gestation on children's IgG antibody responses to routine vaccines 2 years later and anti-schistosome and anti …

BN Ondigo, EMO Muok, JK Oguso, SM Njenga… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
The potential consequences of parasitic infections on a person's immune responsiveness to
unrelated antigens are often conjectured upon in relationship to allergic responses and …

Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated water, sanitation, and hygiene risk factors among school children in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga …

E Njambi, D Magu, J Masaku, C Okoyo… - Journal of tropical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
School children bear a significant burden of intestinal parasitic infections. Because they
spend most of their time at home and school, it is necessary to identify the key water …

[PDF][PDF] Prevalence of intestinal protozoan infestation among primary school children in urban and peri-urban communities in Kumasi, Ghana

W Walana, SCK Tay, P Tetteh, JB Ziem - 2014 - researchgate.net
Introduction-Intestinal protozoan infections continue to remain a global public health
challenge, particularly in developing countries. Children are greatly prone to these infections …

[PDF][PDF] Intestinal Parasite Infections and Associated Risk Factors among Pre-School Aged Children in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi, Kenya

D Njenga, AK Mbugua, C Okoyo, SM Njenga - The East African health …, 2022 - ajol.info
Background: Infections with intestinal parasites are a major public health problem in children
in developing countries like Kenya. School going children are considered at most risk and …