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Dientamoeba fragilis

Known as: dientameba fragilis 
A species of nonflagellate trichomonad parasites in the family Dientamoebidae. Infections occurs through direct fecal-oral spread. Nonhuman primates… 
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Review
2016
Review
2016
Dientamoeba fragilis, One of the Neglected Intestinal Protozoa
ABSTRACT Dientamoeba fragilis is a single-celled protozoan, closely related to the trichomonads. Reported worldwide as causing… 
2012
2012
Pigs as Natural Hosts of Dientamoeba fragilis Genotypes Found in Humans
The world is home to more than 1 billion pigs, which produce large quantities of feces. We know that some organisms in pig feces… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
A review of Dientamoeba fragilis carriage in humans: Several reasons why this organism should be considered in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal illness
Dientamoeba fragilis is a protozoan that inhabits the human gut. It is approximately 100 years since Dientamoeba’s discovery and… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis in patients fulfilling irritable bowel syndrome criteria
Studies have suggested a possible role for Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis in the etiology of irritable bowel… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Prevalence and clinical features of Dientamoeba fragilis infections in patients suspected to have intestinal parasitic infection.
The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and clinical features of dientamoebiasis in patients presumed to be… 
2006
2006
Dientamoeba fragilis: an emerging role in intestinal disease
First described in 1918 by Jepps and Dobell, Dientamoeba fragilis is a binucleated, unflagellated protozoan related to the… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
Dientamoeba fragilis masquerading as allergic colitis.
BACKGROUND Dientamoeba fragilis is a rare cause of chronic infectious diarrhea and colitis in children. METHODS Review of the… 
1991
1991
On the clinical importance of Dientamoeba fragilis infections in childhood.
Clinical and laboratory findings among 123 paediatric patients infected by intestinal protozoa were analysed. Dientamoeba… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Dientamoeba fragilis. An intestinal pathogen in children?
A retrospective study was conducted of 35 children in whom Dientamoeba fragilis was the only parasite found in the… 
1956
1956
Enterobius vermicularis as a probable vector of Dientamoeba fragilis.
Summary and Conclusions 1.  As Dientamoeba fragilis and Enterobius vermicularis occurred together in 20 times as many appendices… 
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