Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana and Blattella germanica) as potential mechanical disseminators of Entamoeba histolytica.

doi:10.1016/S0001-706X(03)00140-2

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Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana and Blattella germanica) as potential mechanical disseminators of Entamoeba histolytica.

Published Aug 1, 2003 · H. Pai, Y. Ko, E. Chen

Acta tropica

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Cockroaches may harbor Entamoeba histolytica cysts and play a role as potential mechanical disseminators through the fecal-oral route.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana and Blattella germanica) as potential mechanical disseminators of Entamoeba histolytica.

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