Intestinal Parasites

New Developments in Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Future Directions

Nihal Dogan

• Publisher: IntechOpen
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN:
  9780854665716
• Print ISBN:
  9780854665723
• Topic: Medicine

Intestinal parasites have been one of the leading infections since prehistoric times, threatening human life and reducing its quality. In the second half of the last century, developed countries began to neglect the fight against intestinal parasites, believing the risks were almost eliminated. However, intestinal parasites have remained a persistent problem for centuries, particularly in rural areas of the rest of the world. Today, a quarter of all infectious diseases are still caused by parasitic protozoa and helminths. In the modern world, which associates intestinal parasites with underdeveloped countries, immunocompromised populations pose a significant risk. Intestinal parasites continue to contribute to the global disease burden. In different parts of the world, Helminths such as Ascaris, Enterobius, hookworms, and tapeworms, as well as protozoan parasites like Entamoeba, Cyclospora, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Blastocystis, are a significant threat, especially to children. They place a major burden on poor populations, leading to both morbidity and mortality. A holistic approach is needed to control intestinal parasites, which remain a global threat. To establish a global and sustainable control strategy, efforts must be carried out in multiple areas simultaneously. In this book, intestinal parasites are examined from past to present, providing a comprehensive understanding of their impact and control.

Table of contents

• Intestinal Parasites - New Developments in Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Future Directions
• Contents
• Preface
• Chapter1 Intestinal Parasites from Past to Present: Taxonomy, Paleoparasitology, Geographic Distribution, Prevention and Control Strategies
• Chapter2 Navigating the Intestinal Parasite Landscape
• Chapter3 Burden of Enterobiasis in Africa: Overcoming Neglect and Improving Pediatric Health
• Chapter4 Comprehensive Control of Toxocariasis in Communities
• Chapter5 Cryptosporidium spp.: Challenges in Control and Potential Therapeutic Strategies
• Chapter6 Frequency of Subtypes of Blastocystis spp. in Children from Vulnerable Populations
• Chapter7 Intestinal Tapeworm (Cestode)
• Chapter8 Neurocysticercosis and the Central Nervous System: Advancements in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Future Prospects
• Chapter9 Zoonotic Risk of Cryptosporidium spp. Prevention with One Health Approach in Indonesia
• Chapter10 TrophicallyTransmitted Parasites and Their Responses to Microbial Pathogens and Consumed Plastic Contaminants
• Chapter11 Major Parasites in Fish Affecting Public Health
• Chapter12 Advancement in the Identification of Parasites and Obstacles in the Treatment of Intestinal Parasitic Infections: A Brief Overview
• Chapter13 New Developments in Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites
• Chapter14 The Immunodominant Determinants of the Host-Protective Recombinant Oncosphere Antigens of Cestode Parasites are Conformational Epitopes
• Chapter15 Antiparasitic Efficacy of the Root Bark Powder of Oldfieldia Dactylophylla (Welw. Ex Oliv.) J. Léonard on the Digestive Strongyles of Grazing Goats in Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
• Chapter16 Perspectives on the Drug Discovery of Intestinal Protozoan Parasites