Search Results - "Jiz, Mario"
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Association of Antibodies to Helminth Defense Molecule 1 With Inflammation, Organomegaly, and Decreased Nutritional Status in Schistosomiasis Japonica
Published in The Journal of infectious diseases (16-10-2024)“…Immunomodulation enhances parasite fitness by reducing inflammation-induced morbidity in the mammalian host, as well as by attenuating parasite-targeting…”
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Evaluation of sensitivity and specificity of Kato-Katz and circulating cathodic antigen in terms of Schistosoma japonicum using latent class analysis
Published in Scientific reports (08-04-2024)“…Schistosoma japonicum is endemic in the Philippines. The Kato-Katz (KK) method was used to diagnose S. japonicum . This is impractical, particularly when the…”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to schistosomiasis transmission and control in Leyte, Philippines
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-05-2019)“…Schistosomiasis is a chronic but preventable disease that affects 260 million people worldwide. In the Philippines, 860,000 people are afflicted with…”
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Comparison of self-reported and observed water contact measures in Schistosoma japonicum–endemic villages in Leyte, The Philippines
Published in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (02-05-2022)“…Abstract Background We compared individuals’ self-reported water contact from a questionnaire to direct observation of water contact. Questionnaires that…”
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Effect of maternal praziquantel treatment for Schistosoma japonicum infection on the offspring susceptibility and immunologic response to infection at age six, a cohort study
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (16-04-2021)“…In areas endemic to schistosomiasis, fetal exposure to schistosome antigens prime the offspring before potential natural infection. Praziquantel (PZQ)…”
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Identification of prior dengue-naïve Dengvaxia recipients with an increased risk for symptomatic dengue during fever surveillance in the Philippines
Published in Frontiers in immunology (24-07-2023)“…Dengue virus (DENV) is the leading cause of mosquito-borne viral diseases in humans. Dengvaxia, the first licensed dengue vaccine, is recommended for…”
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High prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum by perfusion in naturally exposed water buffalo in a region of the Philippines endemic for human schistosomiasis
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-09-2021)“…In the past decade, ecological surveys emphasized rats and dogs as the most significant animal reservoirs for Schistosoma japonicum (S.j) in the Philippines…”
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Development of Paramyosin as a Vaccine Candidate for Schistosomiasis
Published in Frontiers in immunology (21-07-2015)“…Schistosomiasis, caused by three principal species of diecious trematodes (flatworms), currently afflicts over 250 million individuals, results in an estimated…”
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Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs regarding prenatal alcohol consumption among women in Leyte, the Philippines
Published in Frontiers in Global Women's Health (09-08-2023)“…Objectives Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) captures the broad range of emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and congenital abnormalities associated with…”
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High prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum and Fasciola gigantica in bovines from Northern Samar, the Philippines
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-02-2015)“…The cause of zoonotic schistosomiasis in the Philippines is Schistosoma japonicum, which infects up to 46 mammalian hosts, including humans and bovines. In…”
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Detection of anti-premembrane antibody as a specific marker of four flavivirus serocomplexes and its application to serosurveillance in endemic regions
Published in Emerging microbes & infections (2024)“…In the past few decades, several emerging/re-emerging mosquito-borne flaviviruses have resulted in disease outbreaks of public health concern in the tropics…”
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Immunoglobulin E (IgE) Responses to Paramyosin Predict Resistance to Reinfection with Schistosoma japonicum and Are Attenuated by IgG4
Published in Infection and Immunity (01-05-2009)“…Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in developing countries, and rapid reinfection fostered by continued exposure to contaminated water sources…”
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Hepatitis B surface antigen seroprevalence among children in the Philippines, 2018
Published in Vaccine (01-04-2021)“…The World Health Organization Western Pacific Region (WPR) set a hepatitis B virus (HBV) control target to achieve HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence of…”
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Pilot-Scale Production and Characterization of Paramyosin, a Vaccine Candidate for Schistosomiasis Japonica
Published in Infection and Immunity (01-07-2008)“…Despite effective chemotherapy, schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in the developing world, with at least 200 million active infections…”
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Anemia of inflammation is related to cognitive impairment among children in Leyte, the Philippines
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-10-2009)“…Many studies have addressed the relationship between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and cognitive impairment, but none have evaluated the role of non-iron…”
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Reduction in Hookworm Infection after Praziquantel Treatment among Children and Young Adults in Leyte, the Philippines
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-08-2010)“…One small previous study found that praziquantel reduced hookworm infection. In this study, 607 subjects were enrolled in a longitudinal study. At enrollment…”
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Pro-inflammatory cytokines and C-reactive protein are associated with undernutrition in the context of Schistosoma japonicum infection
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-10-2006)“…Schistosomiasis is associated with undernutrition, but the mechanisms involved remain unknown. We analyzed baseline and follow-up data from a longitudinal…”
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T-Helper-2 Cytokine Responses to Sj97 Predict Resistance to Reinfection with Schistosoma japonicum
Published in Infection and Immunity (01-01-2006)“…Classifications Services IAI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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Pubertal Development Predicts Resistance to Infection and Reinfection with Schistosoma japonicum
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (15-06-2006)“…Background. In communities where Schistosoma species are endemic, the prevalence and intensity of schistosomiasis is disproportionately high among children,…”
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Seroprevalence of Cysticercosis in Children and Young Adults Living in a Helminth Endemic Community in Leyte, the Philippines
Published in Journal of Tropical Medicine (01-01-2010)“…Cysticercosis is a significant public health problem in countries where pigs are raised for consumption and remains an important cause of neurological disease…”
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