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  2. Schistosoma japonicum - Wikipedia

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    Schistosoma japonicum is an important parasite and one of the major infectious agents of schistosomiasis. This parasite has a very wide host range, infecting at least 31 species of wild mammals , including nine carnivores , 16 rodents , one primate (human), two insectivores and three artiodactyls and therefore it can be considered a true zoonosis .

  3. Schistosoma mansoni - Wikipedia

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    Schistosoma mansoni is a water-borne parasite of humans, and belongs to the group of blood flukes (Schistosoma). The adult lives in the blood vessels ( mesenteric veins ) near the human intestine. It causes intestinal schistosomiasis (similar to S. japonicum , S. mekongi , S. guineensis , and S. intercalatum ).

  4. What are the healthiest potatoes? These 2 types have ... - AOL

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    However, Rizzo notes, purple potatoes can be harder to find and a little more expensive than other potato varieties. And, all that said, it's a "huge misconception" that sweet potatoes are vastly ...

  5. Schistosomiasis - Wikipedia

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    Cerebral granulomatous disease may be caused by S. japonicum eggs in the brain during the acute and chronic phases of the disease. [26] Communities in China affected by S. japonicum have rates of seizures eight times higher than baseline. [23] Cerebral granulomatous infection may also be caused by S. mansoni.

  6. Can Eating This Type of Potato Every Day Help You Live ... - AOL

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    Purple potatoes are a variety of potatoes eaten regularly in the "Blue Zone" in Okinawa, Japan, meaning they could play a role in helping you live to 100. Other factors like lifestyle, genetics ...

  7. White potatoes are just as healthy as sweet potatoes ... - AOL

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    Potatoes have 135 calories and 3 grams of protein. Learn potato nutrition facts and benefits. Plus recipes including mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes and potato salad.

  8. Schistosoma - Wikipedia

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    Schistosoma is a genus of trematodes, commonly known as blood flukes.They are parasitic flatworms responsible for a highly significant group of infections in humans termed schistosomiasis, which is considered by the World Health Organization to be the second-most socioeconomically devastating parasitic disease (after malaria), infecting millions worldwide.

  9. Effects of parasitic worms on the immune system - Wikipedia

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    They found that infecting the rats with the parasitic worm Schistosoma mansoni resulted in alleviated colitis effects. [5] According to Weinstock, human patients of UC or CD improve when infected with the parasitic worm whipworm. [6] Schistosoma mansani, commonly known as the blood fluke