Publications by authors named "Azlin Mohd Yasin"
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- - Strongyloidiasis, a disease caused by the parasites Strongyloides stercoralis and Strongyloides fuelleborni, is a significant global health issue, affecting over 600 million people, particularly in Southeast Asia, where environmental and socio-economic factors enhance its transmission.
- - A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted, analyzing 3722 articles to determine the prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in Southeast Asia, revealing a regional prevalence of 12.7%, with the highest rates found in Cambodia (24.9%) and Lao PDR (16.5%).
- - The findings suggest that current diagnostic methods may underestimate the real prevalence of strongyloidiasis, indicating a need for improved diagnostic
Bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis is rare but immunocompromised individual is susceptible to this infection. We reported a case of bronchopulmonary lophomoniasis in a Malaysian female with systemic lupus erythromatosus. She presented with productive cough, shortness of breath and high-grade fever for 2 weeks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo improve the stool concentration procedure, we modified different steps of the standard formalin-ether concentration technique and evaluated these modifications by examining stool samples collected in the field. Seven samples were found positive by the modified formalin-ether concentration technique (M-FECT). Therefore, the M-FECT procedure provides enhanced detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts.
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- A study in Malaysia focused on the prevalence of Entamoeba infections among three Orang Asli ethnic groups (Proto-Malay, Negrito, Senoi) in different states.
- Findings revealed varying infection rates: 8.7% in Proto-Malay, 29.5% in Negrito, and 18.5% in Senoi, with higher prevalence in individuals under 15 years old.
- Significant risk factors included not washing hands after gardening, family infections, and for Senoi, eating with hands and contact with animals, suggesting a need for further research and public health measures.
Wintergreen oil: a novel method in Wheatley's trichrome staining technique.
J Microbiol Methods
October 2012
Permanent staining of faecal smears by Wheatley's trichrome technique has been used by many scientists for the detection of parasites in the past and it was found to be highly sensitive. This study was conducted to evaluate the use of Wintergreen oil in comparison with xylene in Wheatley's trichrome staining technique, as the reference technique. In a blind comparison study, 500 collected faecal samples from aboriginal communities were examined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe flagellate protozoan parasite, Giardia intestinalis, is widely distributed throughout the world with a high prevalence in developing countries in the tropics and subtropics, including Malaysia. Approximately 200 million people are infected with the parasite globally, with 500,000 new cases reported annually. This cross-sectional study was conducted among three tribes of Orang Asli communities in Selangor, Perak and Pahang states of Malaysia.
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