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View article: Molecular screening for enteric parasites and subtyping of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in haemodialysis patients in Slovakia
Molecular screening for enteric parasites and subtyping of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in haemodialysis patients in Slovakia Open
Molecular methods for the detection of microscopic enteric parasites are not used as a first-line diagnostic method in Slovakia. In immunocompromised patients, diarrhoea can be caused not only by a chronic disease or therapy but can also b…
View article: Seroprevalence of Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana Infection and Impact of Related Risk Factors in People from Eastern Slovakia
Seroprevalence of Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana Infection and Impact of Related Risk Factors in People from Eastern Slovakia Open
The genus Bartonella is a rapidly expanding group of ubiquitous bacteria that occur mainly in different animal species, but some can also be transmitted to humans. Three species, B. henselae, B. bacilliformis, and B. quintana, are responsi…
View article: Screening of opportunistic Encephalitozoon intestinalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in immunocompromised patients in Slovakia
Screening of opportunistic Encephalitozoon intestinalis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in immunocompromised patients in Slovakia Open
In case of development of any opportunistic infection, the infection is detected and removed in most cases at an early stage. The incidence of clinically manifested microsporidiosis in patients with immunodeficiency is rare as they are und…
View article: Impact of way of life and environment on the prevalence of Chlamydia felis in cats as potentional sources of infection for humans
Impact of way of life and environment on the prevalence of Chlamydia felis in cats as potentional sources of infection for humans Open
The obtained results show that cats, especially stray and shelter cats, can be important sources of feline chlamydiosis, and due to their close contact with people they can present a risk for transmission.
View article: Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus in Roma Settlements: A Comparison with the General Population in Slovakia
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus in Roma Settlements: A Comparison with the General Population in Slovakia Open
Hepatitis E infection is one of the most frequent causes of acute hepatitis in the world. Currently five human genotypes with different geographical distributions and distinct epidemiologic patterns are identified. In Slovakia, only rare c…
View article: Exposure to Toxoplasma gondii in the Roma and Non-Roma Inhabitants of Slovakia: A Cross-Sectional Seroprevalence Study
Exposure to Toxoplasma gondii in the Roma and Non-Roma Inhabitants of Slovakia: A Cross-Sectional Seroprevalence Study Open
The lifestyle, health and social status of the Roma are generally below the standards characteristic for the non-Roma population. This study aimed to find out the seropositivity to Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) in the population of Roma li…
View article: Chlamydiosis in farmed chickens in Slovakia and zoonotic risk for humans
Chlamydiosis in farmed chickens in Slovakia and zoonotic risk for humans Open
C. psittaci infections are apparently emerging in chickens. Chicken-processing plant employees should be considered a risk group for human psittacosis. There is a need for higher awareness and for efficient risk assessment and manag…
View article: Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Its Association with Sexual Behaviour and Alcohol Use in the Population Living in Separated and Segregated Roma Settlements in Eastern Slovakia
Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and Its Association with Sexual Behaviour and Alcohol Use in the Population Living in Separated and Segregated Roma Settlements in Eastern Slovakia Open
The aim of the study was to explore sexual behaviour and the occurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infection in the population living in Roma settlements compared to the majority population in Slovakia and to assess the association betw…
View article: Seroprevalence to Toxoplasma gondii in Roma and non-Roma inhabitants of Eastern Slovakia
Seroprevalence to Toxoplasma gondii in Roma and non-Roma inhabitants of Eastern Slovakia Open
View article: Occurrence of Echinococcus multilocularis and E. granulosus seropositivity in Roma and non-Roma population of Eastern Slovakia
Occurrence of Echinococcus multilocularis and E. granulosus seropositivity in Roma and non-Roma population of Eastern Slovakia Open
View article: Differences between Roma and non-Roma in how social support from family and friends helps to overcome health care accessibility problems
Differences between Roma and non-Roma in how social support from family and friends helps to overcome health care accessibility problems Open
The worse access to health care of Roma living in so-called settlements seems to be partially mediated by social support. Interventions should focus on Roma health mediators and community workers who can identify influential individuals wh…