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Resurgence of intestinal ascariasis among adults: radiological diagnosis and clinical implications
To report the radiological features of intestinal ascariasis and to review the clinical implications of this re-emerging disease for adult population...
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Ascariasis in a 75-year-old man with small bowel volvulus: a case report
BackgroundAscaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum are the most common soil-transmitted helminths of humans and pigs, respectively. The zoonotic...
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Traditional herbal medicine therapy of gallbladder ascariasis: a case report
BackgroundAscariasis is one of the common intestinal infections in develo** countries, including China. Migration of Ascaris lumbricoides into the...
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Increase in acute pancreatitis, especially gallstone related, as the cause for emergency admissions: Temporal trend from Kashmir, India
BackgroundThe incidence of acute pancreatitis is increasing globally. Gallstones (GS) and ascariasis are the major causes for acute pancreatitis in...
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Mummified Ascaris in Calculus Gallbladder: a Rare Case Report
Ascaris lumbricoides is the most common parasite of the gastrointestinal tract. On many occasions, it may pass via the ampulla of vater to reach the...
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Global prevalence of Ascaris infection in humans (2010–2021): a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAscariasis is one of the most important neglected tropical diseases of humans worldwide. The epidemiology of Ascaris infection appears to...
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Analysis of oxidative status, inflammatory cytokines, and Ascaris lumbricoides infection in women at a health district in Bamenda, Northwest, Cameroon
BackgroundClinical outcomes of ascariasis, one of the most common parasitic infections, are remarkably variable ranging from asymptomatic infection...
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The Relationship of Parasite Allergens to Allergic Diseases
Purpose of ReviewHelminth infections modify the natural history of allergic diseases, by either decreasing or increasing their symptoms. Several...
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Ascaris lumbricoides and the surgical complications: our experience from Medical College Hospital
BackgroundIntestinal ascariasis is considered as state subject in our valley of Kashmir. The aim of our study was to analyse the age, clinical...
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Ascariasis, Amebiasis and Giardiasis in Mexican children: distribution and geographical, environmental and socioeconomic risk factors
The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the geographical distribution of Ascariasis, Amebiasis and Giardiasis, and to identify specific...
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Live ascaris in urinary bladder: a case report
IntroductionAscaris in urinary bladder is an extremely rare phenomenon. It may occur after fistula formation between urinary and gastrointestinal...
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Association between water and sanitation and soil-transmitted helminthiases: Analysis of the Brazilian National Survey of Prevalence (2011–2015)
BackgroundMost of the studies conducted in Brazil assessing the relationship between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and Soil-transmitted...
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Worm Infestation Still a Tropical Problem: Surgical Issues
Worm infestations are still quite common in the whole world and more so prevalent in tropical countries. Ascariasis is one of the most common form of...
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Soil-transmitted helminths and associated factors among pregnant women in Doreni district, Oromia region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundSoil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) refers to a set of parasitic illnesses caused by nematode worms and spread to people through...
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Prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis in pre-school aged children: a pilot survey in Marolambo District, Madagascar
School-aged children (SAC) have a considerable burden of intestinal schistosomiasis in Madagascar yet its burden in pre-school aged children (PSAC)...
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Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminth infections and the differential effect of treatment on the distribution of helminth species in rural areas of Gabon
BackgroundSoil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a public health concern in endemic areas. For efficient control, the epidemiology of the...
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Intestinal parasitic infections in children from marginalised Roma communities: prevalence and risk factors
BackgroundIntestinal parasitic infections remain a significant global health issue, particularly affecting poor and marginalised populations. These...
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A Systematic Review of Disparities in Risk for Neglected Infections of Poverty in the United States
Purpose of ReviewThis review aims to identify and characterize which neglected infections of poverty (NIPs) represent a public health risk in the...
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Resistance to single dose albendazole and reinfection with intestinal helminths among children ages 2 to 11 years from the Peruvian Amazon region: a study protocol
BackgroundDeworming programs aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality from geohelminth infections are common in many countries where these...
