Assessment of Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) therapeutic and prophylactic role in rats experimentally infected with Blastocystis subtype 3 (ST3).

Blastocystis, an eukaryote, inhabits the intestinal tract of humans and animals worldwide. Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus), a probiotic, has been reported to be effective against blastocystosis.

Screening of parasite in vectors and humans in three villages in Aswan Governorate, Egypt.

Egypt has successfully eliminated malaria during 2010-2013, however, between May to mid-June 2014, an outbreak was reported in Al-Adwa village, Aswan Governorate indicating that malaria may be potentially re-emerging in the country. The aim of this work was to reevaluate malaria in Al-Adwa and surrounding villages, 1 year after malaria cases have been reported through entomological and human screening in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population. Four trips were conducted during the period from March 2015 to March 2016.