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Serological and molecular survey of Leishmania parasites in apparently healthy dogs in the West Bank, Palestine
(BMC, 2012-08-31)
Background: Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is caused by Leishmania infantum in all Mediterranean countries.
The Leishmania parasite is transmitted by the bite of a corresponding sand fly vector and primarily maintained ...
Incidence of Echinococcus granulosus in Domestic Dogs in Palestine as Revealed by Copro-PCR
(GrossMark, 2015-07-16)
Hydatidosis or echinococcosisis considered a neglected zoonotic disease despite its high
burden in the livestock industry and the high risk of infection by humans in endemic areas.
In a cross-sectional study we estimated ...
Prevalence of selected intestinal protozoan infections in marginalized rural communities in Palestine
(BioMed Central, 2019-12-11)
Background: Intestinal parasitic infections are common in rural areas with poor infrastructure and low
socioeconomic status. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of selected parasitic infections in
marginalized ...
The clinical burden of human cystic echinococcosis in Palestine, 2010-2015
(PLOS, 2017-07-03)
Background
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is classified by the WHO as a neglected disease inflicting economic
losses on the health systems of many countries worldwide. The aim of this caseseries
study was to investigate the ...