Prevalence of Intestinal and Non-intestinal Parasitoses in Varna region for 2013-2015 year: data from outpatient parasitological testing.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION AND AIM:The objective of this study is to determine the structure of the outpatient parasitology tests and the epidemiological significance of the resultant morbidity for intestinal and non-intestinal parasitic diseases in the Varna region, Northeastern Bulgaria.

Survey on the general practitioners’ awareness of the problems of the intestinal parasitoses

“…Поради лекото и безсимптомно протичане на голяма част от чревните паразитни инвазии лабораторното потвърждаване на конкретния биологичен причинител е ключов момент за тяхната адекватна терапия, диспансеризация и противоепидемичен контрол (2,4). В настоящия момент, на поликлинично ниво, по-малък брой от изследванията за чревни паразити са назначаваните по клинични и епидемиологични индикации, а преобладават (80-90%) изследванията по профилактични показания (2,3,6,7,12). При децата последните се провеждат по повод ежегодните профилактични прегледи от 2--7-годишна възраст и при постъпване в детско заведение и др.…”

Beyond the Surface: Understanding Demodex and Its Link to Blepharitis and Facial Dermatoses

“… 13 Ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 mm in length, D. folliculorum primarily resides in the hair follicles of various facial areas, such as the cheeks, forehead, nose, temples, scalp, auricle, and eyes, particularly in the eyebrows and eyelashes. 14 , 15 With a length of 0.15–0.3 mm, D. brevis primarily feeds on sebum and inhabits sebaceous glands on the face, neck, and torso, along with the meibomian glands of the eyelids. 14 , 16 The parasite has a lifespan of about 3 weeks, with adult mites surviving for approximately one week.…”

“… 14 , 15 With a length of 0.15–0.3 mm, D. brevis primarily feeds on sebum and inhabits sebaceous glands on the face, neck, and torso, along with the meibomian glands of the eyelids. 14 , 16 The parasite has a lifespan of about 3 weeks, with adult mites surviving for approximately one week. 1 , 17 Their main source of nutrition includes the secretions of sebaceous glands, along with epithelial cells, blood, and blood plasma filtrate.…”

“…However, due to low sebum production, infants and children under five years old do not harbor a large number of mites. 14 The 20–30 age range has the highest rate of skin area/hair follicle infestation, due to the most abundant sebum secretion. 14 , 21 With the aging process, there is a decrease in this index, but there is an increase in the number of infected individuals.…”

“… 14 The 20–30 age range has the highest rate of skin area/hair follicle infestation, due to the most abundant sebum secretion. 14 , 21 With the aging process, there is a decrease in this index, but there is an increase in the number of infected individuals. Multiple studies demonstrate that virtually all adults aged 70 and above are carriers of Demodex spp.…”