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Giardia duodenalis: Dendritic cell defects in IL-6 deficient mice contribute to susceptibility to intestinal infection.
Posted from MedWorm: Giardiasis 2 days ago
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Authors: Kamda JD, Nash TE, Singer SM Abstract Interleukin (IL)-6 is important in numerous infections. IL-6 can promote T cell survival and differentiation toward Th17 cells, as well as B cell proliferation and differentiation to plasma cells. Giardia duodenalis is a protozoan parasite that ... (original story)
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Evaluation of an immunochromatographic dip strip test for simultaneous detection of Cryptosporidium spp, Giardia duodenalis, and Entamoeba histolytica antigens in human faecal samples
Posted from MedWorm: Giardiasis 2 days ago
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Abstract Immunochromatographic (IC) tests may play an important role in the future diagnosis of parasitic diseases because of their speed and simplicity of use. A recently developed test to detect Cryptosporidium spp, Giardia duodenalis and Entamoeba histolytica was evaluated. Microscopy... (original story)
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ESP of Giardia lamblia induce IL‐8 production in human colonic cells via activation of p38, ERK1/2, NF‐κB, and AP‐1
Posted from MedWorm: Giardiasis 12 days ago
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This study defined the crucial roles of signaling components involved in G. lamblia‐induced cytokine production in human epithelial cells. Incubation of the gastrointestinal cell‐line HT‐29 with G. lamblia GS trophozoites triggered production of interleukin (IL)‐1β, IL‐8, and tumor necros... (original story)
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Lactobacillus Supplements shorten the duration of diarrhoea
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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Supplements containing bacteria commonly found in yogurt can help shorten the duration of diarrhoea in children by nearly a day. Researchers reviewed 11 international studies that examined the effectiveness of a type of bacteria known as Lactobacillus for the treatment of diarrhoea in children, most... (original story)
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Health Department Geared Up To Meet Diarrhoea Cases
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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Amidst reports of increasing cases of diarrhoea in Ranchi, the Jharkhand Health department today said the Sadar hospital was well-equipped to deal with the disease. 'We have equipped the Sadar hospital with all facilities and are providing free-of-cost treatment to patients,' Health and Famil... (original story)
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Clean Water and Sanitation can Prevent Diarrhoea Deaths in Kids
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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According to an article entitled "G-8 nations must lead efforts to combat global water and sanitation crisis; UN report", published in UN News service Newsletter dated 19.11.2007, each year 1.8 million children die from diarrhoea that could be prevented with access to clean water and a toilet. ... (original story)
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Diarrhoea Outbreak Kills 20 in Ethiopia : UN
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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An outbreak of acute watery diarrhoea has killed 20 people out of more than 600 cases in Ethiopia in one month, the UN said on Tuesday. "A total of 649 cases and 20 deaths of acute watery diarrhoea were reported ... between 13 April and 17 May 2009," the UN Office for the Coordination of Human... (original story)
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Students of Dharamsala Hospitalized for Diarrhoea
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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More than 90 students had to be hospitalized within a week this month due to heavy downpour that unleashed an epidemic of diarrhoea, infecting some 60 students, Tibetan officials said. The onset of monsoon has always been a cause of anxiety for the 700-odd students of the Sherap Gatsel school,... (original story)
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Diarrhoea Outbreak in Orissa
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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Outbreak of diarrhoea has spread panic among the villagers in Orissa's Koraput District. The outbreak is threatening the lives of the people living in a remote area of the state. The main reason behind the spread of the disease is the lack of clean drinking water and basic sanitation facilitie... (original story)
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Diarrhoea Outbreak Kills 72 in Somalia
Posted from Latest Giardiasis News 21 days ago
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At least 72 people, mostly children, have died in an outbreak of acute watery diarrhoea in southern Somalia this month, local officials said Tuesday. Most of those affected are in the war-ravaged country's southern Shabelle and Bay regions which have been hit by drought. "Villagers reporte... (original story)
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