The clinical spectrum of intestinal E. histolytica infection ranges from an asymptomatic carrier state to severe invasive disease. Asymptomatic cyst carriage occurs with E. histolytica as well as E.

Until 2002 the treatment of cryptosporidiosis had been far from satisfactory. More than 100 antimicrobial agents have been screened for activity against C. parvum, the majority of which are completely ...

*The method used for pathogen detection is high-throughput sequencing. In conclusion, these findings underscore the importance of effective cockroach control across various environments to decrease ...

Gross and histological lesions caused by an intestinal parasite were described in three capybaras. The parasites presented a mean length of 14 mm and width of 7 mm, were round to oval or piriform, ...

Keeping wild birds in zoos is a fundamental tool for their preservation, especially endangered species or victims of wildlife trafficking. In addition, they are important as a form of environmental ...

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Intestinal parasites are often responsible for diseases in animals living in confined environments such as sanctuaries, zoological gardens and wildlife rescue centers (1). Captive animals may be more ...

Balantidium coli, is a protozoa that can infect humans. Balantidium coli infection is mostly asymptomatic, but can cause of diarrhea, abdominal pain and sometimes perforated colon. There are only few ...

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Why does the World Health Organization (WHO) put emphasis on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? What are the NTDs? Are NTDs found in the United States? Is there any relationship between coronavirus ...

Balantidiasis, also known as balantidiosis or ciliary dysentery is a rare complication of the intestine. A ciliated protozoan Balantidium coli infects the intestine and causes complications leading to ...