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    Opportunistic parasitic infections are rising due to immune deficiency. Developing new diagnostic and therapeutic molecular targets is crucial for effective control and prevention of these infectious diseases.

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    • Medical Parasitology
    • Immunology
    • Infectious Diseases

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    • Opportunistic parasitic infections are increasing in immunocompromised populations.
    • Research is hindered by a lack of animal models and limited knowledge of parasitic pathogens.
    • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence has spurred research, reducing related morbidity and mortality.

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    • To highlight the challenges in controlling opportunistic parasitic infections.
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    • To identify the key areas for future research and development.

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    • Literature review on opportunistic parasitic infections.
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    • Diagnostic and therapeutic advancements are hampered by complex clinical presentations and underreporting.
    • Basic research is accumulating, paving the way for molecular target discovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Sensitive and specific diagnostic methods and effective therapies are urgently needed.
    • Discovery of molecular targets for diagnosis and treatment is essential for overcoming current challenges.
    • Further research into species identification, epidemiology, and transmission is critical.