Prevalence of Cryptosporidium, microsporidia and Isospora infection in HIV-infected people: a global systematic review and meta-analysis

ZD Wang, Q Liu, HH Liu, S Li, L Zhang, YK Zhao… - Parasites & vectors, 2018 - Springer
Background Diarrhea caused by opportunistic intestinal protozoa is a common problem in
HIV infection. We aimed to establish the prevalence of Cryptosporidium, misrosporidia, and …

[HTML][HTML] Strongyloidiasis: a disease of socioeconomic disadvantage

M Beknazarova, H Whiley, K Ross - International journal of environmental …, 2016 - mdpi.com
Strongyloidiasis is a disease caused by soil transmitted helminths of the Strongyloides
genus. Currently, it is predominately described as a neglected tropical disease. However …

A 'One Health'perspective of Africa-wide distribution and prevalence of Giardia species in humans, animals and waterbodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Tawana, TGE Onyiche, T Ramatla, O Thekisoe - Parasitology, 2023 - cambridge.org
Giardiasis, caused by Giardia duodenalis, is a leading cause of diarrhoea in resource-poor
countries. To gain a better insight into the epidemiology of Giardia in Africa, we undertook a …

Frequency and distribution patterns of opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS in Uganda

J Rubaihayo, NM Tumwesigye, J Konde-Lule… - BMC research …, 2016 - Springer
Background We conducted a study to assess the frequency and distribution patterns of
selected opportunistic infections (OIs) and opportunistic cancers (OCs) in different …

Intestinal parasitic infections in HIV infected and non-infected patients in a low HIV prevalence region, West-Cameroon

CN Nkenfou, CT Nana, VK Payne - PloS one, 2013 - journals.plos.org
The magnitude of intestinal parasitic infection in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
patients requires careful consideration in the develo** world where poor nutrition is …

Global prevalence and associated risk factors of diarrheagenic Giardia duodenalis in HIV/AIDS patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

F Mahdavi, M Shams, A Sadrebazzaz, L Shamsi… - Microbial …, 2021 - Elsevier
Giardia duodenalis is one of the leading causes of diarrhea, mostly in underdeveloped
nations of Africa and Asia. The present review provides insights into the prevalence, odds …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections among individuals living with HIV/AIDS at Felegehiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

H Kiros, E Nibret, A Munshea, B Kerisew… - International journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background HIV infection continues to pose a serious challenge to global health by
predisposing patients to opportunistic infections. A cross-sectional study was conducted …

African palm ethno-medicine

M Gruca, A Blach-Overgaard, H Balslev - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2015 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance This study is the first to demonstrate the breadth and
patterns of the medicinal applications of African palms. It sheds light on species with the …

[HTML][HTML] Global Burden of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infection and Associated Risk Factors in People Living with HIV and/or AIDS

S Ramezanzadeh, A Beloukas, AS Pagheh, MT Rahimi… - Viruses, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cyclospora cayetanensis infections remain one of the most common protozoan opportunistic
causes of gastrointestinal diseases and diarrhea among people living with HIV and/or AIDS …

Prevalence of intestinal parasites among HIV infected and HIV uninfected patients treated at the 1 de Maio Health Centre in Maputo, Mozambique

BZ Cerveja, RM Tucuzo, AC Madureira… - EC …, 2017 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction Increased evidence suggests intestinal parasite infections, one of the major
causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, increase the acquisition and …