Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Current topics in protozoal diseases

T Sun1

  • 1Department of Laboratories, North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, New York 11030.

American Journal of Clinical Pathology
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This review covers seven protozoal diseases, including newly discovered infections and opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It highlights current developments and basic knowledge in diagnosis and pathology.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Observation of Charmonium h_{c} Radiative Decays to Multiple Light Hadrons and the Tensor State f_{2}(1270).

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

[Phase Ⅲ, multicenter, randomized comparative study of LY01005 and Zoladex<sup>®</sup> for patients with premenopausal breast cancer].

Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]·2025
Same author

Evidence for Two Excited Ω^{-} Hyperons.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Targeted Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Using Polymalic Acid Derived Nano-Boron to Treat Glioblastoma.

Journal of oncology research and therapy·2025
Same author

Observation of D^{+}→η^{'}μ^{+}ν_{μ} and First Experimental Study of D^{+}→η^{'}ℓ^{+}ν_{ℓ} Decay Dynamics.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

[Predictive value of ventricular repolarization heterogeneity parameters for malignant arrhythmias in children with viral myocarditis].

Zhonghua yi xue za zhi·2025

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology

Background:

  • Protozoal diseases represent a significant global health challenge.
  • Emerging and re-emerging protozoal infections require updated understanding.
  • Opportunistic protozoal infections are critical in immunocompromised populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of seven key protozoal diseases.
  • To emphasize current developments in the field.
  • To summarize essential knowledge on epidemiology, parasitology, clinical features, pathology, and diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
  • Focus on cryptosporidiosis, microsporidiosis, cyclosporiasis, pneumocystosis, toxoplasmosis, isosporiasis, and Acanthamoeba keratitis.
  • Integration of basic scientific knowledge with clinical relevance.

Main Results:

  • Detailed discussion of newly identified human protozoal diseases: cryptosporidiosis, microsporidiosis, and cyclosporiasis.
  • Emphasis on opportunistic protozoal infections in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients: pneumocystosis, toxoplasmosis, and isosporiasis.
  • Inclusion of Acanthamoeba keratitis, with projected increases in prevalence among contact lens wearers.

Conclusions:

  • Protozoal disease research is rapidly evolving, necessitating continuous updates in clinical practice.
  • Understanding these pathogens is crucial for effective diagnosis and management, particularly in vulnerable patient groups.
  • Acanthamoeba keratitis poses a growing concern for public health, especially for contact lens users.

Related Experiment Videos