Dhaka, May 17 -- Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University's (BAU) Department of Parasitology have made a concerning discovery: several intestinal parasites capable of causing serious illness in both humans and animals. Their recent study highlights growing public health risks and is expected to support future efforts in controlling and preventing disease outbreaks.

The study was led by Professor Dr. Md. Shahiduzzaman, with active participation from graduate student Beni Amin.

Explaining the 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 (both children and elderly), domestic animals like chickens, g...