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Intestinal Parasites

Intestinal parasites are organisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, deriving nutrients from their hosts and often causing disease. Research published in Parasite Research on this topic examines the prevalence, distribution, and health impacts of these infections across diverse populatio…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-6759 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Intestinal parasites are organisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, deriving nutrients from their hosts and often causing disease. Research published in Parasite Research on this topic examines the prevalence, distribution, and health impacts of these infections across diverse populations and settings. Studies have investigated helminthic infections among school-age children in Nigeria and Ethiopia, documenting associated risk factors and examining relationships between parasitic burden and nutritional status as well as hematological parameters. Additional work has characterized the epidemiological patterns of protozoan infections through hospital-based surveillance in Senegal, contributing to understanding of infection dynamics in West African populations. The journal has also published research on parasitic infections in clinical settings and explored therapeutic interventions, including evaluation of plant-based compounds against coccidian parasites in poultry. This body of work addresses a significant global health challenge, as intestinal parasitic infections remain prevalent in many regions and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations including children. The research contributes to epidemiological knowledge necessary for public health planning and highlights the ongoing need for effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies in endemic areas.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Parasite Research (ISSN 2690-6759).

Journal editorial board
DABBU JAIJYAN · United States Aditya Gupta · United States Naglaa Shalaby · Saudi Arabia

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