PLoS Negl Trop Dis May 2023 PMID 37167334

Prevalence and molecular characterization of Entamoeba moshkovskii in diarrheal patients from Eastern India.

Sanjib K Sardar, Ajanta Ghosal, Tapas Haldar, Maimoon Maruf, Koushik Das, Yumiko Saito-Nakano, Seiki Kobayashi, Shanta Dutta, Tomoyoshi Nozaki, Sandipan Ganguly

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The discussions mainly focus on the confirmation of E. moshkovskii’s presence in patients from Kolkata over three years, reflecting agreement and modest interest. The tone is factual and straightforward, with phrases like 'reveals the presence' and emphasis on surveillance, which indicates a recognition of the study’s importance but without strong emotional reactions or calls for action.

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Most comments acknowledge the significance of the surveillance study and its findings about E. moshkovskii prevalence.

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Discussions show some curiosity about the implications, but mostly express recognition without deep enthusiasm.

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Participants reference the study directly, indicating basic engagement, though lacking in detailed analysis.

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The discussions suggest that the findings are viewed as moderately influential, highlighting the need for further research but not signaling immediate concern.

Abstract in brief

The study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of the amphizoic amoeba Entamoeba moshkovskii, an emerging human pathogen, focusing on samples from eastern India.
A systematic surveillance over three years involved 6051 diarrheal patients, where nested PCR was used to detect the presence of E. moshkovskii, revealing a 3.12% infection rate associated with age but not gender.
Genetic sequencing showed local E. moshkovskii strains closely matched the prototype, and certain SNPs might influence the amoeba’s biology, highlighting the need for further research on its pathogenicity and implications in amoebiasis.

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Prevalence and Molecular Study of Entamoeba moshkovskii in Eastern India

This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of Entamoeba moshkovskii in diarrheal patients from eastern India, revealing a 3.12% infection rate. Genetic analysis shows local strains closely match…

Medicine RTCL TV · Aug 27, 2023 26 views

Dr.Mathan K

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A three-year surveillance study reveals the presence of E.moshkovskii in diarrhoeal patients in children and adults in Kolkata https://t.co/Q9wBVhJhiW

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Mathan K

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