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Calprotectin extracted from stool can be detected easily using ELISA. Numerous studies have shown that fecal calprotectin concentrations demonstrate a good correlation with intestinal inflammation This study aims to detect the relationship between fecal calprotectin and Blastocystis hominis and Entamoeba histolytica infections.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case group | 40 patients complaining of gastrointestinal manifestations and infected with Blastocystis or Entamoeba histolytica | ||
| Control group 1 | 40 persons complaining of gastrointestinal manifestations without any protozoal infections | ||
| Control group 2 | - 40 healthy control cross-matched volunteers (without gastrointestinal manifestations, or intestinal parasites). |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Prevalence of Blastocystis and Entamoeba | 2 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Number of persons have high fecal calprotectin | 6 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
120 fecal samples will be collected as the following:
Exclusion Criteria:
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120 fecal samples will be collected as the following:
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Youstina Kamel Boles, Demonstrator | Contact | +20 12 73435308 | youstena.kamel@med.sohag.edu.eg |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sohag University | Sohag | Egypt |
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| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
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| Jun 15, 2026 |
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