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A Review on the Morbidity and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients with Pre-existing Asthma in India

Abstract: The global epidemiology of asthma shows a complex association with COVID-19 regarding morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality. This study aimed to shed light on the relationship between COVID-19 and pre-existing asthma, specifically within the Indian context, considering the large population and significant burden of asthma. To review and integrate the available data on morbidity, comorbidity, and mortality outcomes of COVID-19 patients with pre-existing asthma in India, fulltext articles were searched between December 1st, 2019 to April 20th, 2023, in Science Direct and PubMed on studies with COVID-19 patients suffering from asthma. A total of 893 articles were screened based on a certain inclusion criterion, and 15 full-text articles were eligible for the review. The studies included 10,239 participants comprising 73.47% (n= 7523) of COVID-19 patients. More males (n= 4993) were affected by COVID-19 infection compared to females (n= 2510). A total of 262 (3.48%) COVID-19 patients had pre-existing asthma, and 58 deaths (0.77%) were observed among them. South India exhibited the highest number of COVID-19 patients with asthma comorbidity (5.38%), while North India had the lowest number of COVID-19-infected patients with preexisting asthma (1.69%). The highest mortality was found among patients with asthma across India (7.14%), and the lowest mortality (0.12%) was reflected in cases from North India. This review showed less asthma comorbidity and mortality cases in COVID-19 patients in India. The study indicated higher COVID-19 infection rates in males. Regional disparities were observed in COVID-19 patients with asthma comorbidity and mortality. In contrast, few studies have reported higher asthma comorbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients with pre-existing asthma.

S. aureus Colonization in Atopic Dermatitis Raises Global Concern

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is often worsened by Staphylococcus aureus colonization, which compromises the skin barrier and increases inflammation. This study aimed to identify risk factors for S. aureus infection in AD patients. Swabs from 100 AD patients at Baqubah Teaching Hospital, Iraq, were analyzed from October to February 2023. S. aureus was identified in 40% of patients using the Vitek 2 device. Results showed a significant correlation between S. aureus colonization and AD, particularly in younger patients, with the highest infection rates in males over 40. These findings highlight the need for targeted treatments to manage S. aureus in AD, potentially improving patient outcomes. Highlights: High Infection Rates: S. aureus found in 40% of AD patients. Age Correlation: Higher colonization in younger AD patients. Targeted Treatment: Emphasize targeted therapies for managing S. aureus in AD. Keywords: Atopic Dermatitis, Staphylococcus aureus, skin barrier, microbial dysbiosis, infection risk

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematode of Sheep in Mosul and Erbil City

This study was designed to explore and assess the status of nematode infection of sheep based on the prevalence, identification genera and species of detected eggs, age and sex of infected sheep, type of infection (single, double, mixed), type of sheep breeding (outdoor/indoor husbandry) and intensity of infection (light, moderate, heavy). One hundred and eighty-five fecal samples were microscopically examined which were randomly collected from different locations of Mosul and Erbil cities. The sheep of the study were of different ages and both sexes and were carried out during the period from January until the December 2020. Conventional helminthic examination methods were applied including the examination and description of genera and species of the egg worms. The findings indicated that the total infection rate was 46.49%. In all sheep of both areas, the highest infection rates were observed in adults and older sheep (2-3 years and >3 years). There was no significant difference between infection rates of males and females. It was found that "light" type of intensity of infection (50-800) egg/g was the most predominant in both sheep representing 63.6% and 59.5% of Mosul and Erbil cities, respectively. It can be conducted that the infection with a single type of nematodes was generally prevalent in the examined sheep of the two cities .According to the degree of infection concomitant to the management of housing, indoor type of breeding is better that outdoor type of Mosul sheep, while the outdoor type of had the worse influence in Erbil sheep city. Although, the predominant type of intensity of infection was light (50-800 egg/g ) among all sheep investigated, those sheep need to be regularly and continuously administered with effective and suitable anthelmintics.

Study of the prevalence of the parasite Entamoeba histolytica in the Zawia – Libya

The parasite Entamoeba histolytica is widespread worldwide, and it is increasingly prevalent in poor countries, causing amoebic dysentery. The parasite is transmitted to humans, by eating or drinking water contaminated with the parasite. It spreads to all ages and both sexes. The parasite has two stages, the Trophozoite stage and the cystic stage. The youngest patient was 10 months old and the oldest was 80 years old. The Rate of parasite infestation is 34%. For children under the age of 15 years, the infestation rate was 53%, while the percentage was 24% for those whose ages ranged between 15-30 years, while the percentage was 5.5% for those whose ages ranged between 30-45 years; while the percentage Was 18% for those who were they are over 45 years old. The infection rate in males only was 37% and in females, only the rate was 31%. There are no differences between the averages of infection during the study months (1-8) Months

Study of the prevalence of the parasite Entamoeba histolytica in the Zawia – Libya

The parasite Entamoeba histolytica is widespread worldwide, and it is increasingly prevalent in poor countries, causing amoebic dysentery. The parasite is transmitted to humans, by eating or drinking water contaminated with the parasite. It spreads to all ages and both sexes. The parasite has two stages, the Trophozoite stage and the cystic stage. The youngest patient was 10 months old and the oldest was 80 years old. The Rate of parasite infestation is 34%. For children under the age of 15 years, the infestation rate was 53%, while the percentage was 24% for those whose ages ranged between 15-30 years, while the percentage was 5.5% for those whose ages ranged between 30-45 years; while the percentage Was 18% for those who were they are over 45 years old. The infection rate in males only was 37% and in females, only the rate was 31%. There are no differences between the averages of infection during the study months (1-8) Months

Comparison of COVID19(SARS-COV-2) infection, based on gender, age group and sequential waves by RT-PCR analysis among the population of western districts of Odisha

As SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly spread all over the world, it is evident that patient’s gender, age, and comorbidity might render these patients more vulnerable to either increased mortality or increased risk of infection. In the first wave of pandemic, percentage of infection was 5% in May 2020, which rose to 23% in August. Towards the end of the year, it was around 1.8%. In second wave, infection gradually increases to 3.4% in the later part of March 2021, reaching maximum of 31% in April. of the recorded positive cases, infection rate in male population was comparatively higher them the female. In September 2020 where the rate of infection was highest in the first wave the male infectivity rate is 16% compared to 7.13% in females. In April 2021, male infection rate was at 21% compared to 9.7% in the female population. The positivity rate in male population was at 3.7% in third wave of infection. During this period the positivity rate in female population was at 1.87%. Our study shows the positivity rare was maximum in the age group of 18-29(25.5%) followed by 30-39(23.5%) and 40-49(17.2%) in 2020. Similar trend was observed in the year 2021 where the infection rate was 24.2%,23.6%,18.46% in the age group of 18-29,30-39 and 40-49 respectively. However, in 2022 maximum infection was recorded in the age group of 18-29 at around 29%, followed by age group of 30-39(20.9%) and 6-17(15%).

Epidemiological and Biochemical changes of patients infected with Blastocystis hominis and Irritable bowel syndrome

This study was design to examined fecal samples of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to detect a relationship between Blastocystis hominis infection and IBS. This study was began at January till December 2015 in Kindi teaching hospital / Baghdad .380 patients with IBS and 55 apparently healthy people as control group after making sure of their medical history, clinical and laboratory examinations were done of all subjects which included direct smears examination of stool and culturing of parasite .
 Infection of B. hominis occurred in males at high rate at October (5.8%) and lowest rate during January (3.7%). Where as in females high rate infection was at August (5.8%) and lowest rate during January (2.1%) Blastocystis hominis infection rate in males represent nearly equal in villages and cities (31%,32% respectively) while in females the infection was higher in villages(21%) than in cities (16%).
 Incidence of Blastocystis hominis infection was the highest ( 11.0%) at age group 10-15 year. This study also detect that 65.3% of infections were diagnosed by direct smear preparation and 34.7% were diagnosed by culturing.
 There was a significant differences of total bilirubin levels in the IBS patient group compared to control group (p<0.001).This study represented no significant differences of urea and creatinine levels among patients when compared to control group (p ˂ 0.05).

Prevalence Of Urinary Schistosoma Among Population Aged 1-18 Years Attending Gumel General Hospital, Jigawa State Of Nigeria

Background: Schistosomiasis, caused by the parasitic worm Schistosoma haematobium, is a significant public health concern in Nigeria. Understanding the prevalence of this infection is crucial for implementing effective control measures. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium among patients attending Gumel General Hospital in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Aim: Determine the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infections among patients attending Gumel General Hospital. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 urine samples were collected from patients at Gumel General Hospital. The collected urine samples were examined in the Biology laboratory of Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel. Physical and microscopic analyses were conducted using the filtration technique to identify Schistosoma infections. Results: The microscopic examination revealed that males had a higher infection rate (2.5%) than females (1.6%). However, statistical analysis showed no significant difference between the infection rates in males and females. Notably, the age group of 10-18 years recorded all positive cases in the study. The overall prevalence of 4.1% indicated that Schistosoma haematobium was less prevalent in the study area. Conclusion: The study provided valuable insights into the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium in Gumel, Jigawa State, Nigeria. The higher infection rate among males warrants attention, and further research should explore neighboring areas for a comprehensive understanding of the disease's distribution. Additionally, efforts should be made to diagnose and treat infected individuals promptly to prevent further spread of the infection.

Antibiotic susceptibility of P. mirabilis isolated from clinical samples in Thi- Qar province

Proteus spp. Is a motile dimorphic Gram negative bacteria belonging to the order Enterobacterales. P. mirabilis, the most commonly isolated species from clinical samples. The present study aimed to investigate the resistance of Proteus mirabilis isolates to different antibiotics. The study included the collection of 487 samples from different clinical sources, including urine, burns, wounds, ear swabs and diabetic ulcers. Different ages were involved of both sexes. Samples were collected from patients attending Al-Nasiriya and Al- Hussain Teaching Hospitals and private laboratories in Thi-Qar province, Iraq, from 29th of November 2021 to 20th of Abril 2022. A total of the isolates were diagnosed by different laboratory tests. The prevalence of P. mirabilis was 8.6 % among all collected samples. Female infection rate was 52.4%, male infection rate was 47.6 %. The age group ≥ 44 years was most commonly infected with P. mirabilis. In addition most P. mirabilis isolates were obtained from UTIs 45%. The antibiotic susceptibility test results showed a high resistance for Cefepime 83.3%, Ceftriaxone 78.8%, Tobramycin 73.3%, Ampicillin 71.4%, Amoxicillin/clavulanic Acid 69%, and Cefotaxime 60%. However, ciprofloxacin was the highest effective antibiotic 54.7%, followed by Meropenem 50%, and Gentamicin 45%. Finally, amikacin had intermediate activity 19%, followed by Netilmicin 16.6%.

Prevalence and risk factors of Giardia lamblia among infants and children in Duhok province/Kurdistan Region, Iraq

The study was performed on 504 stool samples from infants and children with diarrhea who attended laboratories at Zakho General Hospital, Heevie Pediatric Hospital, Chamisku and Bersive 1 camps, and children who did not have diarrhea in various primary schools in Zakho between August 2021 and the end of July 2022. The study focused on 1 month of age to 15 years old. The collected stool specimens were examined macroscopically followed by microscopic examination using wet mount and concentration methods. The microscopic findings revealed an overall prevalence of Giardia lamblia at a rate of 6.15% (31/504), with slightly but non-significantly higher infection rate in males than in females (6.71% vs. 5.43%). The highest rate of infection was noted in the age group >3-6 years, while the lowest rate was in the age group >12-15 years, which were 11.76% and 1.45%, respectively. The infection rate was also twice as high among rural residents as compared to urban ones (10.34% and 3.32%), respectively. Infants and children who drink tap water had a high infection rate, whereas those drinking bottled water had a lower infection rate (8.05% and 1.92%), respectively. The infection rate was non-significantly higher in families with more than 6 members than in those with less than 6 members (7.06% and 5.22%) respectively. In terms of monthly infection distribution, the highest prevalence was reported in July 11.29%, and the lowest was recorded in February (2.27%). Finally, the statistical analysis revealed a significant relationship between infection and age group, residency, as well as the types of drinking water consumed, but non-significant relationship between infection and gender, number of family members and months of sample collection.

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Risk Factors Among Schoolchildren in Ibb Governorate, Southwest Yemen: A Cross-Sectional Study.

IntroductionIntestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among schoolchildren are important public health problem, especially in developing countries, and monitoring of such infections and associated risk factors are necessary for intervention strategies. In line with this view, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of IPIs and associated risk factors among schoolchildren in Ibb governorate, southwest Yemen.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out during February to April 2020 on 600 schoolchildren selected from 6 districts of Ibb governorate. Fecal specimens were examined using saline and iodine wet mount and formal-ether concentration techniques. Socio-demographic data were collected using pre-designed, structured questionnaires. The results were analyzed using SPSS for Windows version 25 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).ResultsOut of 600 participants, the overall prevalence of IPIs was 66.3% (398/600). The prevalence rate of protozoan infections (56.3%, 338/600) was largely higher than helminthic infections (10%, 60/600). The most common intestinal parasite was E. histolytica/dispar (28.5%, 171/600). S. mansoni infection showed higher infection rate in males (5.3%) than in females (0.4%), with statistically significant difference (P = 0.001). Univariate analysis showed that the age was only significantly associated with protozoan infections, with statistically significant differences (P = 0.002). Regarding to clinical symptoms, the presence of IPIs was significantly associated with diarrhea, dysentery, and abdominal pain.ConclusionThe present study revealed that there was a relatively high prevalence of IPIs, especially protozoan parasites, in schoolchildren of the study area, with E. histolytica/dispar being the most prevalent parasite. The results showed that age was only significantly associated with IPIs. According to the results of this study, IPIs are still among the main public health problems in the study area. Thus, effective prevention and control strategies are important to reduce the incidence of IPIs in this area of the country.

Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis in Camels (Camelus Dromedarius) of Saudi Arabia

An epidemiological study was conducted on the occurrence of babesiosis and anaplasmosis infection in camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Taif region of Saudi Arabia. A total of 102 blood samples were collected from apparently healthy camels, of varying ages and sex, from three different areas of the Taif region. The blood samples were investigated using Giemsa-stained blood smears and species-specific Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (targeting 18S rRNA and the major surface protein–1β encoding genes for Babesia and A. marginale, respectively). The overall prevalence was 64.70% with a higher infection rate of Anaplasma (46.10%) than Babesia sp. (18.62%). In addition, there is a co-infection of both pathogens with prevalence rate 19.70%. According to age: the infection rate was highly significant in the younger animals (≤5 years) (33.33% and 58.97%) than older animals (>5 years) (9.52% and 38.09%) for Babesia and Anaplasma, respectively at p> 0.05. On the other hand, according to gender, the infection rate in males (29.73% and 72.97%) was higher than in females (12.31% and 30.77%) for Babesia and Anaplasma sp., respectively at p> 0.05. In conclusion, the present study adds insight into the epidemiology of babesiosis and anaplasmosis in the Taif region, Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia that needs control strategies to focus on the livestock.

Prevalence of Lice Parasite, Menopon Gallinae, in Local Chickens in Samarra

The present study aimed to determine the ectoparasite infection in domestic chickens. Where it was possible to obtain (80) sample of chickens from both sexes from the fields and local markets to determine the widespread external parasites. Where the study indicated the diagnosis of a common parasite, Menopon gallinae, with an infection rate of 43.75%. The study also recorded the highest rate of infection during the month of November, at 70%, while the lowest rate was in December, 28%. The study also showed changes in the rate of infection according to sex, as the highest rate of infection was recorded in females, reaching 50%, while the rate of infection in males was 33.33%. When studying the presence of infection according to the location of the birds and their livelihood, it was found that the highest rate of infection of the examined chickens was in the local chickens taken from the local markets by 62.5%, while the lowest rate of infection was recorded in the chickens that live in the fields by 31.25%.

Prevalence and Molecular Identification of Giardiasis Isolates from Stray Dogs in Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Giardia lamblia is the intestinal, flagellated protozoan parasite. It should make a species complex and comprises eight assemblages (A-H). In the current study, out of 153 examined samples, 16 (10.46%) and 36 (23.53%) specimens were positive by concentration and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique for giardiasis, respectively. The highest rate of infection was found in a rural area (14.38%) than in urban areas (9.15%). As well as, the infection rate in males (25/153) was higher compared to that of female dogs (11/153). Regarding fecal consistency, the highest rate (18.3%) of giardiasis was observed in diarrheic dogs, while the lowest rate of giardiasis (5.23%) was observed among non-diarrheic dogs. The PCR products were sequenced for 20 samples and further examined by sequence analysis, 16 isolates under the accession number (MN629930), independent of the host, exhibited G. lamblia GenBank ID: M36728, while in four samples under the accession number (MN629931), nucleotide substitutions generate polymorphism at position 542 and 561 (C → T) and (A → G) at position 684. The similarity between MN629931 and AY072723 genotype A2 was 99.9% which was one nucleotide substitution at position 542 (C → T). The sequencing of the PCR products recognized two assemblages in dogs suggested the possible role of dogs as the reservoir for human giardiasis in Erbil Province which is the first records in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq.

CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS AMONG DISPLACED PERSONS IN YEMEN

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are considered major health concerns in developing countries especially among economically disadvantaged communities. Currently, there is a lack of information on the prevalence of IPIs among internally displaced persons in Yemen.
 Objectives: To determine the prevalence of IPIs among internally displaced person in Saber camp, Lahaj governorate, Yemen during May- November 2019.
 Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among internally displaced person from the Saber camp. samples of fresh stool were collected from the participants and examined by wet mount and formal-ether fecal concentration technique. Data were processed using the Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS), version 25.0. The significant level set was p-value <0.05.
 Results: The study involved a sample of 350 participants. Overall, the study found that 156 (44.6%) of the participants were infected with at least one intestinal parasite. The most predominant parasite determined in this study was Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (24.6%) followed by Giardia lamblia (19.7%), Hymenolepis nana 7.1%, Enterobius vermicularis 0.90%, and Strongyloides.stercoralis 0.30%. The prevalence rate of parasitic infection in males was 55 (45.8%), whereas females were 101 (43.9 %). The association between intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) and gender was found statistically insignificant (χ² = 0.118, P = 0.732, df = 1). The finding of the study showed that the prevalence rate was significantly different based on the age of respondents (χ² = 12.10 P = 0.033, df = 5) with the highest prevalence in the age group 1-9 years was 45.5%, where the lowest was 5.8 % in groups of respondents age between 40 to49 years.
 Conclusion: This study reveals an alarmingly high prevalence of IPIs (44.6 %) on IPIs infection among internally displaced person in Saber camp in Lahaj governorate, Yemen. Hence, there is a great need for improvement of sanitation and proper health education is required to reduce intestinal parasitic infection.

Chemiluminescent-microparticle-immunoassay-based detection and prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection in Islamabad, Pakistan.

An advanced detection assay is important for clinical diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in asymptomatic individuals. The first step in timely treatment and management of the infection is the early detection of HIV. In this study, we determined the prevalence of HIV in Islamabad for the first time using a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA), which is an advanced serological diagnostic technique. A total of 3659 samples were obtained from the general public in Islamabad, Pakistan, and 85 of them were found to be positive for HIV infection (2.32% prevalence). Of the positive subjects, 78.82% (67/85) were male, 10.6% (9/85) were female, and 10.6% (9/85) were of unidentified gender. The results revealed a significant relationship between age groups and HIV status. The age group of 21- to 30-year-olds was found to have the highest rate of HIV infection, and the rate of HIV infection in males was higher than in females.

PREVALENCE OF Entamoeba histolytica INFECTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN FIVE SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF WUSHISHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Ameobiasis is an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica, which is a serious problem especially in developing countries and ranks third among the parasitic infections that lead to death mostly in primary age children.The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of E. histolytical in young children.Three hundred (300) children aged 0-14 years were sampled for E. histolytica infection in five rural communities in Wushishi Local Government Area, Niger State, North Central Nigeria. The stool samples were examined for cysts of E. histolytica using saline and iodine preparations. The prevalence rate of 17 % was recorded. The prevalence by sex had a higher infection rate in males (19.3 %) than females (14.6%) which was not significantly (P>0.05). The prevalence of the infection in relation to age was highest (23%) in 7 to 10 year age group, while the least infection of 12 (12%) was recorded in 11 to 14 year age group A significant association was found between the sources of drinking water and prevalence of E. histolytica (P<0.05). The highest was recorded in those using stream/pond (89.2%) and least recorded from Borehole/Tap (40.3%). Therefore, it become necessary need for improved sanitation, personal hygiene, health education policy and a proper deworming scheme amongst school children in the study areas in order to decrease infections rate.

COVID-19 Incidence in Pakistan: Gender Disparity

Context:: The COVID-19 outbreak was first experienced in China and rapidly spread to 212 countries/regions of the world, including Pakistan. It has affected both males and females, but the incidence is higher in males than in females worldwide. Evidence Acquisition:: According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation, and Coordination of Pakistan, the female infection rate is much lower than the male infection rate in Pakistan (3.6% vs. 6.7%, respectively). What are the main possible reasons that created gender disparity in COVID-19 incidence in Pakistan? We reviewed different factors that created gender disparity in COVID-19 Incidence in Pakistan. Results:: The biological differences, social, professional, religious, psychological factors, cultural, and lifestyle aspects have created a gender disparity in COVID-19 incidence in Pakistan. Conclusion:: This study mainly focused on the main possible reasons (mentioned above) that COVID-19 has affected men more than women worldwide, especially in Pakistan.

Prevalence and Associated-Factors for Entamoeba gingivalis in Adolescents in Southeastern Iran by Culture and PCR, 2017

This study aimed to identify the prevalence and potential factors associated with Entamoeba gingivalis in adolescents in the city of Kerman, southeastern Iran, 2017. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 315 adolescents (mean age; 15 yr) consisting of 189 males and 126 females were randomly selected. For each adolescent, two specimens were collected for culturing and examination by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were performed to explore any association with demographic and clinical variables. The prevalence of E. gingivalis was 11.7%. Totally, 30 (15.9%) males and 7 (5.6%) females were infected with E. gingivalis. The rate of infection in males was 2.8 times higher than that in females (P<0.001). Statistical analysis identified 4 major factors including sex (OR=4.12, P<0.001), gingival index with severe inflammation (OR = 50, P<0.001), Candida spp. infection (OR=4.41, P<0.001) and decay-missing-filled teeth [DMFT (OR=3.27, P<0.001)]. In contrast to the aforementioned factors, adolescents with history of antibiotic consumption were significantly protected from E. gingivalis infection (OR= 3.24, P<0.001). Culture media detected 9.2% (n= 29), whilst PCR identified 11.4% (n= 36) of infection. The present findings clearly demonstrate a positive association between E. gingivalis and distinct demographic and clinical risk determinants. Therefore, dental practitioners and health surveillance personnel should be aware of these confounding factors to rigorously detect and critically manage oral health issues in school-age children in order to prevent or at least minimize the eventual periodontal complications in later life.

Morphological, Molecular, and Pathological Appraisal of Hymenolepis nana (Hymenolepididae) Infecting Laboratory Mice (Mus musculus).

Hymenolepis nana, typically a parasite found in conventionally established mouse colonies, has zoonotic potential characterized by autoinfection and direct life cycle. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of parasite infection in laboratory mice. The hymenolepidide cestode infected 40% of the 50 mice sampled. The rate of infection in males (52%) was higher than in females (28%). Morphological studies on the cestode parasite showed that worms had a globular scolex with four suckers, a retractable rostellum with 20-30 hooks, and a short unsegmented neck. In addition, the remaining strobila consisted of immature, mature, and gravid proglottids, irregularly alternating genital pores, lobulated ovaries, postovarian vitelline glands, and uteri with up to 200 eggs in their gravid proglottids. The parasite taxonomy was confirmed by using molecular characterization based on the sequence analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (mtCOX1) gene. The parasite recovered was up to 80% identical to other species in GenBank. High blast scores and low divergence were noted between the isolated parasite and previously described H. nana (gb| AP017666.1). The phylogenetic analysis using the COX1 sequence places this hymenolepidid species of the order Cyclophyllidea.