A5103226346- Legionella and Acanthamoeba research
- Ocular Infections and Treatments
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Oral and gingival health research
- Connexins and lens biology
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
Medical University of Warsaw
2015-2024
Wojskowy Instytut Medyczny
2004
Head Office of Geodesy and Cartography
1996-2001
Background Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) caused by Echinococcus multilocularis infections is a dangerous old disease in the Northern Hemisphere. The aim of paper was to collect and analyze data on human AE Poland last two decades. Methodology/Principal Findings sources were both cases officially registered detected an active field laboratory surveillance. verified clinical, epidemiological, criteria. Altogether 121 detected. Among these 83 (68,6%) classified as confirmed, 16 probable 22...
The oral cavity environment may be colonized by polymicrobial communities with complex, poorly known interrelations. aim of this study was to determine microbiota diversity in order prevent the spread infectious microorganisms that are risk factors for human health complications patients requiring treatment due various disabilities. examined Polish adults aged between 40 and 70 years; parasitological, microbiological, mycological data collected before were analyzed. microbiota, including...
Free-living amoebae belonging to Acanthamoeba genus are widely distributed protozoans which able cause infection in humans and other animals such as keratitis encephalitis. is a vision-threatening corneal with currently no available fully effective treatment. Moreover, the therapeutic options insufficient very toxic eye. Therefore, there an urgent need for development of more anti-amoebic agents. Nanotechnology approaches have been recently reported be useful elucidation antimicrobial,...
In recent decades the use of orthodontic appliances in Poland has increased; however, data on their influence changes components microbiome connected with oral biofilm are scarce. The objective this study was to evaluate microbiota terms role as risk factors for health complications.The included 100 patients treated removable or fixed appliances. Oral hygiene and gingival were determined, periodontal swabs taken from each patient parasitological, bacteriological mycological microscopic vitro...
Different species of amoebae belonging to the genus Acanthamoeba are widely distributed in many parts world and known as free-living organisms. Some strains protozoans may exist parasites cause risk human health causative agents serious diseases. Currently, Poland, there is no sufficient information about distribution their genotypes environment. Therefore, 20 environmental surface water samples were collected from different sites located at five reservoirs Gdynia, Sopot, Gdańsk (northern...
Free living, cosmopolitan amoebae from Acanthamoeba genus present a serious risk to human health. As facultative parasites, these may cause keratitis (AK). is severe, vision-threatening corneal infection with non-specific symptoms. The number of reported AK cases worldwide has been increasing every year. Moreover, 90% are related contact lens use. Wearing and storage lenses not in accordance the physicians manufacturers recommendations primary key factors this disease. Amoebae can easily...
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Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are cosmopolitan, widely distributed protozoans that cause a severe, vision-threatening corneal infection known as keratitis (AK). The majority increasing number AK cases associated with contact lens use. Appropriate eye hygiene and effective disinfection crucial in prevention because lack therapies against it. Currently available multipurpose systems not fully trophozoites cysts. There is an urgent need to increase disinfecting activity these...
Amphizoic amoebae generate a serious human health threat due to their pathogenic potential as facultative parasites, causative agents of vision-threatening Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK). Recently, AK incidences have been reported with increasing frequency worldwide, particularly in contact lens wearers. In our study, severe cases Poland and respective isolates were assessed at clinical, morphological, molecular levels. Misdiagnoses the unsuccessful treatment other ophthalmic units delayed...
Various Acanthamoeba species are free-living organisms widely distributed in the human environment. Amphizoic amoebae as facultative parasites may cause vision-threatening eye disease - keratitis, mostly among contact lens wearers. As number of cases is increasing, and applied therapy often unsuccessful, proper hygienic measures effective lenses disinfection crucial for prevention this disease. Available solutions not fully against amphizoic amoebae; there a need to enhance their...
Acanthamoeba spp. are amphizoic amoebae that widely distributed in the environment and capable of entering human body. They can cause pathogenic effects different tissues organs, including keratitis (AK), which may result a loss visual acuity blindness. The diagnostics, treatment, prevention AK still challenging. More than 90% cases related to irresponsible wearing contact lenses. However, even proper lens care does not sufficiently protect against this eye disease, as have been also found...
Recently, incidents of Acanthamoeba keratitis, the vision-threatening eye disease, are reported with increasing frequency worldwide, particularly in contact lens wearers. In our study, retrospective assessment vitro dynamics subsequent pathogenic isolates cultured at 24°C, detected Polish wearers keratitis is presented and results compared those environmental A. castellanii Neff strain. There were delayed proper diagnosis that influenced prolonged severe course this disease treatment...
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), a severe sight-threatening corneal infection, has become significant medical problem, especially among contact lens wearers. The disease manifests as eye pain, congestion, blurred vision, lachrymation, and ring-shaped infiltrates of the cornea, can lead to permanent blindness. Inappropriate habits users may result in an increased risk AK infection. anti-amoebic efficiency popular multipurpose solutions is insufficient reduce this risk. An effective non-toxic...
No fully effective approved drug therapy exists for Cryptosporidium infections of immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. Here, we investigated 11 benzimidazole derivatives carrying substituted thioalkyl thiobenzyl groups at position 2 nucleus additional substituents the benzene part inhibition in vitro growth intestinal protozoan parasite, parvum. Three them, i.e., 5-carboxy-2-(4-nitrobenzylthio)-1H-benzimidazole, 5,6-dichloro-2-(4-nitrobenzylthio)-1H-benzimidazole,...
The protozoan Trichomonas tenax is considered to be a human specific flagellate of the oral cavity, found in humans with poor hygiene and advanced periodontal disease. Morphological variability great similarity between species occurring animals, complicate identification trichomonads, using microscopic examination other standard parasitological techniques.The aim study was search for identify T. domesticated animals molecular methods. obtained data were assessed terms potential effects...
The retrospective analysis of data on oral cavity clinical status in relation to microbiota species composition is presented. research regards patients different age, with and without congenital malformation, pretreatment assessed for occurrence pathological changes the masticatory system. Samples swabs collected from each patient (from dental plaque, periodontium pockets) were used identification protozoans wet slides stained preparations; additionally, transmission electron microscope...
Free-living amoebae, ubiquitous in outer environments, predisposing circumstances may exist as parasites, infectious agents of Acanthamoeba keratitis. In recent decades, the vision-threatening corneal infection is a growing human health threat worldwide, including Poland. The applied therapy often ineffective due to diagnostic mistakes, various pathogenicity strains and high resistance cysts drugs; many with possible anti-amoebic activity are still being tested. presented study, selected...
The cases of nine Polish patients with diagnosed cystic echinococcosis (CE) were examined. A total isolates obtained postoperatively investigated using PCR and sequencing. mitochondrial region nad1 gene was amplified. This sequencing analysis revealed the presence Echinococcus canadensis G7 in seven E. granulosus G1 two patients. These data demonstrate that is predominant causative agent human Poland. detection suggests parasite imported; however it does not exclude possibility these could...