Publications by authors named "Barsha Singh"
Article Synopsis
- Gastrointestinal parasites pose a significant health threat to both humans and livestock in rural Nepal, particularly in the Jirel community, where close interactions between people and animals increase the risk of zoonotic diseases.
- A study collected and analyzed 152 fecal samples from various domesticated animals and humans, finding the highest prevalence of parasites in goats (80%) and notable infection rates in pigs (55.55%) and cows (45.45%).
- While locals are generally aware of health and hygiene practices, targeted intervention strategies are needed to reduce parasitic infections among their domestic animals.
Infection with intestinal parasites is widespread worldwide, especially in developing countries. Intestinal parasites are a major cause of diarrhea in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised people, but cancer patients are more prone to infection. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center (NCHRC) in Nepal.
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