Entamoeba histolytica is an intestinal parasite and the causative agent of amoebiasis, which
is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in developing countries 1 . Here we present …

In addition to the ever-present concern of medical professionals about epidemics of
infectious diseases, the relative ease of access and low cost of obtaining, producing, and …

A genome-wide transcriptional analysis of Entamoeba histolytica was performed on
trophozoites isolated from the colon of six infected mice and from in vitro culture. An Affymetrix …

Malnutrition substantially increases susceptibility to Entamoeba histolytica in children.
Leptin is a hormone produced by adipocytes that inhibits food intake, influences the immune …

Background. An estimated 1 million children die each year before their fifth birthday from
diarrhea. Previous population-based surveys of pediatric diarrheal diseases have identified the …

Parasitic protozoan infections represent a major health burden in the developing world and
contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. These infections are often associated with …

Background Cryptosporidiosis is a common cause of infectious diarrhea in young children
worldwide, and is a significant contributor to under-five mortality. Current treatment options …

There is no vaccine to protect from cryptosporidiosis, a leading cause of diarrhea in infants
in low- and middle-income countries. Here, we comprehensively identified parasite antigens …

Ayeh-Kumi, PF, Ali, IM, Lockhart, LA, Gilchrist, CA, Petri, WA, Jr., and Hague, R. 2001.
Entamoeba histolytica: Genetic diversity of clinical isolates from Bangladesh as demonstrated by …

The disease severity of Entamoeba histolytica infection ranges from asymptomatic to life-threatening.
Recent human and animal data implicate the gut microbiome as a modifier of E. …