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View article: Molecular detection and genetic diversity of Dientamoeba fragilis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in fecal samples submitted for routine parasitological examination
Molecular detection and genetic diversity of Dientamoeba fragilis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in fecal samples submitted for routine parasitological examination Open
Objective: To detect Dientamoeba (D.) fragilis and Enterocytozoon (E.) bieneusi and to assess their genetic characteristics in stool samples submitted for routine examination in a clinical laboratory in Southeastern Brazil. Methods: In thi…
View article: Prevalence and genetic characterization of Dientamoeba fragilis in asymptomatic children attending daycare centers
Prevalence and genetic characterization of Dientamoeba fragilis in asymptomatic children attending daycare centers Open
In order to provide additional data on the prevalence and genetic diversity of Dientamoeba fragilis in human populations, we conducted a study in children from low-income communities in Sao Paulo State, Brazil. Fecal samples from daycare c…
View article: Genetic analysis of Giardia duodenalis isolates from children of low-income families living in an economically successful region in Southeastern Brazil
Genetic analysis of Giardia duodenalis isolates from children of low-income families living in an economically successful region in Southeastern Brazil Open
Giardia duodenalis is one of the most important and widespread gastrointestinal parasites in the world. Despite its relevance as a causative agent of diarrhea, asymptomatic giardiasis occurs frequently, especially in low resources settings…
View article: Diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in wild mammals from a zoo and two conservation units in southeastern Brazil
Diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in wild mammals from a zoo and two conservation units in southeastern Brazil Open
View article: Giardia duodenalis
Giardia duodenalis Open
Giardia duodenalis (synonyms, G. lamblia and G. intestinalis) is a flagellated protozoan and the etiological agent of giardiasis, a very common gastrointestinal disease of humans and animals.The simple life cycle of this parasite comprises…
View article: Blastocystis genetic diversity among children of low-income daycare center in Southeastern Brazil
Blastocystis genetic diversity among children of low-income daycare center in Southeastern Brazil Open
View article: Identificação molecular de Giardia duodenalis e Blastocystis em amostras fecais encaminhadas para diagnósticoem um laboratório clínico de Bauru, SP
Identificação molecular de Giardia duodenalis e Blastocystis em amostras fecais encaminhadas para diagnósticoem um laboratório clínico de Bauru, SP Open
Introducao:Especialmente no que se refere aos protozoarios, o ser humano pode ser o hospedeiro de diferentes especies que colonizam o trato intestinal, incluindo organismos patogenicos ou nao. Atualmente, estima-se que, por ano, mais de 58…
View article: Multilocus sequence typing of Dientamoeba fragilis identified a major clone with widespread geographical distribution
Multilocus sequence typing of Dientamoeba fragilis identified a major clone with widespread geographical distribution Open
View article: Proteolytic activity of excretory/secretory products of Cochliomyia hominivorax larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Proteolytic activity of excretory/secretory products of Cochliomyia hominivorax larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Open
The protein profiles and proteolytic activity of the excretory secretory products (E/SP) of the first (L1), second (L2) and third (L3) larval stages of Cochliomyia hominivorax were studied in the laboratory. Analysis on the E/SP protein pr…
View article: Molecular characterization of intestinal protozoa in two poor communities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil
Molecular characterization of intestinal protozoa in two poor communities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil Open