Giardia duodenalis captured the attention of Leeuwenhoek in 1681 while he was examining
his own diarrheal stool, but, ironically, it did not really gain attention as a human pathogen …

SUMMARY Strongyloidiasis is a World Health Organization neglected tropical disease
usually caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, a parasitic worm with a complex life cycle …

Alteration of the intestinal microbiome by enteropathogens is commonly associated with
gastrointestinal diseases and disorders and has far-reaching consequences for overall …

Simple Summary Gut-associated protozoa are a heterogenous group of microbes that
frequently reside within humans. The role of commensal intestinal protozoa and their …

The gut microbiota plays an important role in parasite-host interactions and the induction of
immune defense responses. Trichinella spiralis is an important zoonotic parasite that can …

Vitamin B12 (B12) is necessary for the proper functioning of the central and peripheral
nervous systems. Although there is no exact definition for B12 levels, a value of 200 pg/mL is …

Data on human gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) infections in the african sub-regions and
countries are mainly lacking in terms of prevalence and population stratification by afflicted …

Recent prospective studies have confirmed a high, if not universal, prevalence of persistent
Giardia infections in low-and-middle income countries associated with child-growth …

The hygiene hypothesis proposes that decreased exposure to infectious agents in
developed countries may contribute to the development of allergic and autoimmune …

Obesity is an epidemic causing a metabolic health crisis. Herein, the interactions between
the gut prokaryotic and eukaryotic communities, metabolic comorbidities and diet were …