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An Introduction to the Pathophysiology of Parasitic Infection Publisher



Razavi SM1, 2 ; Arab ZN1, 2 ; Khayatan D1, 2 ; Niknejad AH1, 2 ; Hosseini Y1, 2 ; Zare K2, 3 ; Jamialahmadi T4 ; Momtaz S2, 5, 6 ; Abdolghaffari AH1, 2, 5, 6 ; Sahebkar A4, 7, 8
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  1. 1. Department of Toxicology & Pharmacology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. GI Pharmacology Interest Group (GPIG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Yazd, Iran
  4. 4. Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  5. 5. Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center (PSRC), The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (TIPS), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Source: Advances in Antiparasitic Therapies and Drug Delivery Published:2023


Abstract

Parasites are organisms that cause various diseases all around the world, and being infected with them can decrease the quality of life of those suffering from these diseases. While some parasites are being easily treated, others are still uncontrollable due to their different and more complex pathophysiology. The diversity of pathophysiology that occurs after parasite infection makes the diagnosis and treatment protocol of these creatures more difficult than before. In this chapter, a detailed description of the pathophysiology of the most important parasitic diseases has been provided, which may help to better understand the nature of these diseases for more accurate diagnosis and treatment. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.