background: the aim of the study was to determine the helminthic species occurring in great gerbil rhombomys opimus collected from maraveh tappeh, golestan province, northeast iran. methods : during 2010-2011, a total of 77 r. opimus were captured from rural areas of maraveh tap-peh, golestan province, using sherman live traps and examined for infectivity with any larva or adult stages of helmi...

background: corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of oscine birds including crows, rooks, mag­pies, jays, chough, and ravens. these birds are migratory species, especially in the shortage of foods, so they can act like vectors for a wide range of microorganisms. they live generally in temper­ate climates and in a very close contact with human residential areas as well as poultry farms. there is no ...

Abstract Surveillance for soil-transmitted helminths, strongyloidiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and giardiasis was conducted in Mississippi, USA. PCR performed on 224 fecal samples all helminths 370 only Necator americanus Strongyloides stercoralis identified 1 S. infection. Seroprevalences were 8.8% Toxocara, 27.4% Cryptosporidium, 5.7% Giardia, 0.2% parasites.

background: intestinal helminths in dogs provide a potential source of infection in humans due to the close contact be­tween humans and dogs. due to the limited information on parasites infecting dogs in kaduna state, nigeria, a cross sec­tional study was conducted with the aim of determining the diversity and prevalence of intestinal helminths of dogs in the area. methods: during the survey, 1...

Helminths have evolved to become experts at subverting immune surveillance. Through potent and persistent immune tempering, helminths can remain undetected in human tissues for decades. Redirecting the immunomodulating "talents" of helminths to treat inflammatory human diseases is receiving intensive interest. Here, we review therapies using live parasitic worms, worm secretions, and worm-deriv...

Helminths of equines are one of the most important agents of parasitic diseases. Therefore, many studies have been conducted on helminths of equines in Turkey. In this article, a check list and prevalence rates of helminths of equines in Turkey have been given.

Parasitic helminths have co-evolved with the mammalian immune system. Current hypotheses suggest that immunological stimulation in the presence of helminths is balanced by immuno-regulation and by the broad spectrum of mechanisms possessed by helminths for countering the host immune response. The degree to which this balance is perfected, and the mechanisms by which this is achieved, vary betwe...

This investigation was undertaken to verify the prevalence of helminths parasites in the gastrointestinal tract of catfish. A total number of 116 catfish (Silurus glanis) were collected from Zarrine-roud river and examined for helminths. Fish were examined after washing contents of gastrointestinal tract and observed for the presence of helminths using a stereo microscope and a light microscope...

this investigation was undertaken to verify the prevalence of helminths parasites in the gastrointestinal tract of catfish. a total number of 116 catfish (silurus glanis) were collected from zarrine-roud river and examined for helminths. fish were examined after washing contents of gastrointestinal tract and observed for the presence of helminths using a stereo microscope and a light microscope...

An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is most common in highly industrialized Western countries but uncommon in less developed areas of the world where helminths are frequent. The hygiene hypothesis proposes that the recent increase in allergic and autoimmune diseases is due to modern highly hygienic life styles and medical conditions. Loss of routine exposure to parasitic helminths, as a result ...