Dhaka, May 17 -- A group of researchers from the Department of Parasitology at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has identified several harmful intestinal parasites affecting both humans and animals. The study highlights crucial public health concerns and is expected to play a significant role in controlling these diseases.

The research team was led by Dr Md. Shahiduzzaman, professor at BAU's Department of Parasitology, with graduate student Beni Amin also actively involved in the study.

Explaining the research methodology, Beni Amin said the study was conducted in a densely populated slum area near the Railway Colony in Mymensingh city. A total of 102 samples were collected from humans (children and elderly), poultry, cattle, go...