Publications by authors named "A K Laatamna"
Gastrointestinal infections constitute a significant global health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, caused by various pathogens. Among these, spp. and are noteworthy due to their zoonotic potential.
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- - Cystic echinococcosis (CE) poses a significant health risk in Algeria, with surgery being the main treatment but facing complications like recurrence from protoscoleces spread during operations.
- - This study evaluated the scolicidal effects of Atriplex halimus extracts (both ethanolic and aqueous) by analyzing their phytochemical content and antioxidant activity, finding notable differences in phenolic and flavonoid levels.
- - The results indicated that both extracts showed strong scolicidal effects at specific concentrations and times, suggesting that Atriplex halimus could be a promising natural option to enhance CE surgical outcomes.
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- * The study analyzed CE prevalence data from 2017-2023 and surveyed shepherds in Algeria, Greece, Italy, and Tunisia to identify risky practices and levels of awareness regarding the disease.
- * Findings revealed concerning practices among farmers, like irregular dog deworming and feeding uncooked animal parts to dogs, and highlighted a lower awareness of CE among North African farmers compared to their European counterparts, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and policy efforts to combat CE.
is the causal agent of toxoplasmosis, a worldwide zoonotic disease relevant in human and veterinary medicine. In Algeria, few reports focused on the presence and circulation of this parasite in the local goat population. The aim of the survey was to evaluate toxoplasmosis seroprevalence and associated risk factors.
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