- Ectopic Migration of an Adult Heartworm in a Dog with Dirofilariasis (Case Report)
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Oh HW, Jun HK, You MJ, Hayasaki M, Song KH
- KMID: 1720561
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):171-173.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.171
A 3-yr-old female mongrel dog was referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Chungnam National University in the Republic of Korea. An adult heartworm, Dirofilaria immitis, was found in the... -
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- Microphallus koreana n. sp. (Trematoda: Microphallidae) Transmitted by a Marine Crab, Macrophthalmus dilatatus
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Guk SM, Chai JY, Sohn WM, Kim YM, Sim S, Seo M
- KMID: 1720560
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):165-169.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.165
Microphallus species occur primarily as intestinal parasites of birds and mammals, and metacercariae of a new species belonging to this genus have been discovered from the crab, Macrophthalmus dilatatus, in... -
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- Toxocariasis and Ingestion of Raw Cow Liver in Patients with Eosinophilia
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Choi D, Lim JH, Choi DC, Paik SW, Kim SH, Huh S
- KMID: 1720556
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):139-143.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.139
Ingestion of raw animal liver has been suggested as a possible mode of infection of human toxocariasis. We evaluated the relationship between toxocariasis and the ingestion of raw meat in... -
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- Skin Test for Paragonimiasis among Schoolchildren and Villagers in Namback District, Luangprabang Province, Lao PDR
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Song HO, Min DY, Rim HJ, Youthanavanh V, Dalunyi B, Sengdara V, Virasacki , Bounlay P
- KMID: 1720563
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):179-182.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.179
As a part of a broader effort to determine the status of Paragonimus species infection in Lao PDR, an epidemiological survey was conducted on villagers and schoolchildren in Namback District... -
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- Partial Purification and Characterization of a Cysteine Protease Inhibitor from the Plerocercoid of Spirometra erinacei
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Chung YB, Yang HJ
- KMID: 1720564
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):183-186.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.183
Helminthic cysteine proteases are well known to play critical roles in tissue invasion, nutrient uptake, and immune evasion of the parasites. In the same manner, the sparganum, the plerocercoid of... -
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- Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Stray Cats of Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Kim HY, Kim YA, Kang S, Lee HS, Rhie HG, Ahn HJ, Nam HW, Lee SE
- KMID: 1720568
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):199-201.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.199
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular zoonotic protozoan with a worldwide distribution. It infects humans as well as a broad spectrum of vertebrate hosts. Cats and wild felidae play crucial... -
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- Prevalence of Clonorchiasis in Southern Endemic Areas of Korea in 2006
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Cho SH, Lee KY, Lee BC, Cho PY, Cheun HI, Hong ST, Sohn WM, Kim TS
- KMID: 1720555
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):133-137.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.133
This study was performed to investigate prevalence of clonorchiasis among the inhabitants living in villages along the 4 major rivers, Nakdong-gang (= river), Seomjin-gang, Youngsan-gang, and Guem-gang in southern Korea.... -
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- High Levels of Antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum Liver Stage Antigen-1 in Naturally Infected Individuals in Myanmar
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Lee HW, Moon SU, Kim YJ, Cho SH, Lin K, Na BK, Kim TS
- KMID: 1720567
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):195-198.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.195
Plasmodium falciparum liver stage antigen-1 (PfLSA-1) is one of the few antigens expressed exclusively in liver stage parasites. In this study, we evaluated the antibody responses against recombinant PfLSA-1 in... -
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- Keratitis by Acanthamoeba triangularis: Report of Cases and Characterization of Isolates
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Xuan YH, Chung BS, Hong YC, Kong HH, Hahn TW, Chung DI
- KMID: 1720559
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):157-164.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.157
Three Acanthamoeba isolates (KA/E9, KA/E17, and KA/E23) from patients with keratitis were identified as Acanthamoeba triangularis by analysis of their molecular characteristics, a species not previously recognized to be a... -
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- Suppressed Production of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines by LPS-Activated Macrophages after Treatment with Toxoplasma gondii Lysate
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Lee EJ, Heo YM, Choi JH, Song HO, Ryu JS, Ahn MH
- KMID: 1720557
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):145-151.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.145
During Toxoplasma gondii infection, macrophages, dendritic cells, and neutrophils are important sources of pro-inflammatory cytokines from the host. To counteract the pro-inflammatory activities, T. gondii is known to have several... -
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- Effects of Excretory/Secretory Products from Clonorchis sinensis and the Carcinogen Dimethylnitrosamine on the Proliferation and Cell Cycle Modulation of Human Epithelial HEK293T Cells
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Kim EM, Kim JS, Choi MH, Hong ST, Bae YM
- KMID: 1720554
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):127-132.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.127
Clonorchis sinensis is one of the most prevalent parasitic helminths in Korea. Although cholangiocarcinoma can be induced by C. sinensis infection, the underlying mechanism is not clearly understood. To assess... -
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- Inhibitory Effects of Iranian Thymus vulgaris Extracts on in Vitro Growth of Entamoeba histolytica
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Behnia M, Haghighi A, Komeylizadeh H, Tabaei SJ, Abadi A
- KMID: 1720558
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):153-156.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.153
One of the most common drugs used against a wide variety of anaerobic protozoan parasites is metronidazole. However, this drug is mutagenic for bacteria and is a potent carcinogen for... -
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- House Dust Mite Allergens in Domestic Homes in Cheonan, Korea
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Nam HS, Siebers R, Lee SH, Park JS, Kim YB, Choi YJ, Lee SH, Crane J
- KMID: 1720565
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):187-189.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.187
House dust mites produce inhalant allergens of importance to allergic patients. We measured the major group 1 allergens, Der p 1 and Der f 1, from the house dust mites... -
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- Distribution Frequency of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Cutaneus Leishmaniasis Lesions
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Ziaei H, Sadeghian , Hejazi SH
- KMID: 1720566
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):191-193.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.191
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease characterized by single or multiple ulcerations. Secondary bacterial infections are one of the complications that can increase the tissue destruction and the resulting... -
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- Successful Treatment of Lupoid Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with Glucantime and Topical Trichloroacetic Acid (A Case Report)
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Nilforoushzadeh MA, Sadeghian , Jaffary F, Ziaei H, Shirani-Bidabad L, Mahzoni P
- KMID: 1720562
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):175-177.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.175
Lupoid leishmaniasis is a unique form of cutaneous leishmaniasis characterized by unusual clinical features and a chronic relapsing course, mostly caused by infection with Leishmania tropica. In this clinical form,... -
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- Clinical and Pathological Aspects of Filarial Lymphedema and Its Management
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Shenoy RK
- KMID: 1720553
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Sep;46(3):119-125.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.3.119
Lymphatic filariasis, transmitted by mosquitoes is the commonest cause of lymphedema in endemic countries. Among 120 million infected people in 83 countries, up to 16 million have lymphedema. Microfilariae ingested... -
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