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View article: Prevalence and Risk Mapping of Intestinal Parasites in the “Hungry Valleys” Region of Slovakia
Prevalence and Risk Mapping of Intestinal Parasites in the “Hungry Valleys” Region of Slovakia Open
Helminthiases remain a significant global health concern, affecting both the Global South and increasingly the Global North. In Slovakia, intestinal parasitic infections impact marginalised populations, particularly the population of Roma …
View article: Identification of risk factors and high-risk areas for transmission of intestinal parasites in model locality in Slovakia
Identification of risk factors and high-risk areas for transmission of intestinal parasites in model locality in Slovakia Open
View article: A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks
A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks Open
The Roma population is one of Europe’s largest ethnic minorities, often living in inadequate living conditions, worse than those of the majority population. They frequently lack access to essential services, even in high-income countries. …
View article: A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks
A Transect Through the Living Environments of Slovakia’s Roma Population: Urban, Sub-Urban, and Rural Settlements, and Exposure to Environmental and Water-Related Health Risks Open
The Roma population is one of Europe’s largest ethnic minorities, often living in inadequate living conditions, worse than those of the majority population. They frequently lack access to essential services, even in high-income countries. …
View article: Waterborne protozoan and microsporidian parasites in Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber)
Waterborne protozoan and microsporidian parasites in Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) Open
The Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) is an expanding species in Europe in recent decades due to reintroductions and natural population growth. Beavers expanded rapidly in the second half of the 20th century, and their expansion was pa…
View article: Molecular detection of the zoonotic trematode Centrocestus formosanus (Nishigori, 1924) (Opisthorchiida, Heterophyidae) in Central Europe
Molecular detection of the zoonotic trematode Centrocestus formosanus (Nishigori, 1924) (Opisthorchiida, Heterophyidae) in Central Europe Open
View article: Molecular detection of Setaria tundra (Issaitshikoff & Rajewskaya, 1928) and Setaria cervi (Rudolphi, 1819) in red deer in Slovakia
Molecular detection of Setaria tundra (Issaitshikoff & Rajewskaya, 1928) and Setaria cervi (Rudolphi, 1819) in red deer in Slovakia Open
Filaroid nematodes Setaria tundra (Issaitshikoff & Rajewskaya, 1928) and Setaria cervi (Rudolphi, 1819) are internal parasites from family Onchocercidae with occurrence in the northern hemisphere. They have a considerably wide range of fin…
View article: Risk factors associated with dog endoparasites infection spread in East Slovak Lowland
Risk factors associated with dog endoparasites infection spread in East Slovak Lowland Open
Summary This study aimed to determine the prevalence of endoparasites in dog feces from public places, investigate the occurrence of endoparasites in soil, and identify potential risk factors associated with the dog endoparasites infection…
View article: The survey of soil-transmitted helminth species abundance in Slovakia with an emphasis on parameters important for their distribution
The survey of soil-transmitted helminth species abundance in Slovakia with an emphasis on parameters important for their distribution Open
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) can be easily dispensable in socially disadvantaged groups. The Roma people represent the group most at risk in Slovakia. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of STH infections in minorities livin…
View article: Effect of Wastewater Treatment on Bacterial Community, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Endoparasites
Effect of Wastewater Treatment on Bacterial Community, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Endoparasites Open
Wastewater and wastewater treatment plants serve as urban reservoirs of pathogenic microorganisms. Wastewaters frequently contain bacteria, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and developmental stages of parasites with significant zoonotic pote…
View article: Neglected Diseases—Parasitic Infections among Slovakian Children from Different Populations and Genotypes of Giardia duodenalis
Neglected Diseases—Parasitic Infections among Slovakian Children from Different Populations and Genotypes of Giardia duodenalis Open
Children are most prone to parasitic infections. The objectives of the study were to examine the occurrence of parasitic infections in children from different populations and to perform molecular characterization of human Giardia duodenali…
View article: Genotyping of Ascaris spp. infecting humans and pigs in Italy, Slovakia and Colombia
Genotyping of Ascaris spp. infecting humans and pigs in Italy, Slovakia and Colombia Open
View article: The Prevalence of Endoparasites in Slovakian Household Dogs and Cats
The Prevalence of Endoparasites in Slovakian Household Dogs and Cats Open
Pets play a pivotal role as definitive or reservoir hosts for many zoonotic parasites. Dogs and cats without any clinical signs may be a carrier for the infection. In a one-year-study, collected fecal samples of 257 dogs and 50 cats were e…
View article: Sanitation and the Environment
Sanitation and the Environment Open
The environment is severything that creates natural conditions for the existence of organisms, including humans, and is a prerequisite for its further development. Proper environmental hygiene can prevent the outbreak and spread of infecti…
View article: ULTRASOUND HISTOGRAM ANALYSES OF EPICARDIAL ADIPOSE TISSUE
ULTRASOUND HISTOGRAM ANALYSES OF EPICARDIAL ADIPOSE TISSUE Open
15Oct 2019 ULTRASOUND HISTOGRAM ANALYSES OF EPICARDIAL ADIPOSE TISSUE. Ingrid Schusterova , Alzbeta Banovcinova , Daniel Klein , Juraj Banovcin , Jindrich Soltys , Ingrid Papajova and Laszlo Barkai. 1st Department of Cardiology, East Slova…
View article: Heavy Metals and the Environment
Heavy Metals and the Environment Open
Global environmental contamination is one of the most significant environmental problems in contemporary society. Pollutants are entering the environment from different sources, and on the basis of their physico-chemical properties, they a…
View article: Nematode Infections Spread in Slovakia, an European Temperate Region
Nematode Infections Spread in Slovakia, an European Temperate Region Open
Nematode parasitic infections in the twenty-first century present a serious problem. They occur not only in developing but also in industrialised countries of temperate regions. It is well-known that these infections are common for communi…
View article: Contamination of Sandpits with Soil-Transmitted Helminths Eggs in an Urban Environment
Contamination of Sandpits with Soil-Transmitted Helminths Eggs in an Urban Environment Open
The aim of this study was to monitor the occurrence of the propagative stages of intestinal endoparasites in dog excrements collected within the close proximity of sandpits in an urban environment (Košice, Slovakia) and to determine the le…
View article: Disinfection of Water Used for Human and Animal Consumption
Disinfection of Water Used for Human and Animal Consumption Open
This chapter deals with disinfection of water used for human and animal consumption. Water is the most abundant chemical component of the Earth and is very extensively used by mankind. Anthropogenic pressure on the environment leads to dec…
View article: Model bacterial strains survival and helminths eggs viability in the course of long-term storage of pig slurry
Model bacterial strains survival and helminths eggs viability in the course of long-term storage of pig slurry Open
View article: Prevalence of intestinal parasites in children in two Slovakian localities with different hygiene standards
Prevalence of intestinal parasites in children in two Slovakian localities with different hygiene standards Open
View article: Pollution of Surface and Ground Water by Sources Related to Agricultural Activities
Pollution of Surface and Ground Water by Sources Related to Agricultural Activities Open
The objective of this study was to monitor the quality of ground water supplied to animal farms and 2 villages and of surface water (rivers) in the same area (Košice basin, eastern Slovakia) with the aim to assess contamination of water by…
View article: First report on Giardia duodenalis assemblage F in Slovakian children living in poor environmental conditions
First report on Giardia duodenalis assemblage F in Slovakian children living in poor environmental conditions Open
This study is the first finding of cat specific assemblage F in man not only in Slovakia, but also in Europe. The absence of molecular data about G. duodenalis in companion animals in Slovakia establishes a strong need for further investig…
View article: Devitalisation of pathogens in stored pig slurry and potential risk related to its application to agricultural soil
Devitalisation of pathogens in stored pig slurry and potential risk related to its application to agricultural soil Open
View article: Segregated settlements present an increased risk for the parasite infections spread in Northeastern Slovakia
Segregated settlements present an increased risk for the parasite infections spread in Northeastern Slovakia Open
Summary The occurrence of parasitic infections among the children, dogs and its association with soil contamination in two villages with different hygiene level standards were analysed. Infections were present in both examined localities, …
View article: Characterization of composting mixtures and compost of rabbit by-products to obtain a quality product and plant proposal for industrial production.
Characterization of composting mixtures and compost of rabbit by-products to obtain a quality product and plant proposal for industrial production. Open
In this study we have observed the effects of using rabbit manure and slaughtering by-products in a composting process. Three piles of this material, 4700 kg each, with different amount and C/N ratio, have been investigated and experimenta…
View article: Epidemiological risks of endoparasitoses spread by municipal waste water
Epidemiological risks of endoparasitoses spread by municipal waste water Open
The occurrence of developmental stages of endoparasite germs (cysts, oocysts, protozoa, and helminth eggs) as an indirect detection factor of endoparasitoses circulation in the environment, was examined in raw municipal wastewater, sludge …