Enteric parasites Cyclospora cayetanensis and Cryptosporidium hominis in domestic and wildlife animals in Ghana
Enteric parasitic infections remain a major public health problem globally. Cryptosporidium spp., Cyclospora spp. and Giardia spp. are parasites that cause diarrhea in the general populations of both developed an... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - May 2, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Daniel Oduro, Esther Baafi, Philip Opoku-Agyeman, Tryphena Adams, Akweley Abena Okai, Selassie Bruku, Sandra Kyei, Phillip Banahene, Caleb Danso-Coffie, Emmanuel Boafo, Rhoda Yeboah, Godfred Futagbi and Nancy Odurowah Duah-Quashie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Canine leishmaniasis in the Americas: etiology, distribution, and clinical and zoonotic importance
Canine leishmaniasis is a widespread disease on the American continent, with cases reported from Uruguay to the USA and Canada. While numerous Leishmania spp. have been reported in dogs in this region, Leishmania... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 30, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Filipe Dantas-Torres Tags: Review Source Type: research
Italian peninsula as a hybridization zone of Ixodes inopinatus and I. ricinus and the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in I. inopinatus, I. ricinus, and their hybrids
Ixodes inopinatus was described from Spain on the basis of morphology and partial sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. However, several studies suggested that morphological differences between I. inopinatus and Ixode... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ond řej Daněk, Alena Hrbatová, Karolina Volfová, Sylvie Ševčíková, Paulina Lesiczka, Markéta Nováková, Sajjad Ghodrati, Kristyna Hrazdilova, Vincenzo Veneziano, Ettore Napoli, Domenico Otranto, Fabrizio Montarsi, Andrei Daniel Mihalca, Noureddi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy of monthly treatment with oral fluralaner (Bravecto ® 1-Month) against Tunga penetrans in dogs in Brazil: a randomized, double-blind, controlled field study
Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the adult female sand flea (Tunga penetrans). Dogs are considered important reservoirs of T. penetrans in Brazil. The aim of this study was to determine the mon... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Katharine Costa dos Santos, Paula Elisa Brand ão Guedes, George Rêgo Albuquerque, Anderson Vieira de Jesus, Anaiá da Paixão Sevá, Joana Thaisa Santos de Oliveira, Jamille Bispo de Carvalho Teixeira, Thammy Vieira Bitar, Tatiani Vitor Harvey, Sofia Na Tags: Research Source Type: research
Seroprevalence and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in beef cattle and goats in Hunan province, China
Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are closely related protozoan parasites that are considered important causes of abortion in livestock, causing huge economic losses. Hunan Province ranks 12th in the product... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 26, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Xi-Long Yi, Wen-He Yang, He-Liang Zheng, Mei-Ling Cao, Jun Xiong, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yu-Jing Zhou, Fen Li, Xing-Quan Zhu and Guo-Hua Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessment of the in vitro acaricidal activity of Bravecto ® (fluralaner) and a proposed orange oil-based formulation vehicle for the treatment of Sarcoptes scabiei
Sarcoptic mange is a serious animal welfare concern in bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus). Fluralaner (Bravecto ®) is a novel acaricide that has recently been utilised for treating mange in wombats. The topical... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 25, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kotaro Takano, Scott Carver, Yolandi Vermaak, Katja Fischer, Robert J. Harvey and Kate E. Mounsey Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy of Bravecto ® Plus spot-on solution for cats (280 mg/ml fluralaner and 14 mg/ml moxidectin) in the prevention of feline Aelurostrongylus abstrusus infection evaluated in a multi-diagnostic approach
Aelurostrongylus abstrusus is one of the most important respiratory nematodes of felines. Infections may lead to respiratory clinical signs with varying severity or even death, emphasizing the need for preventive... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 24, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Marie-Kristin Raulf, Katharina Raue, Nadja Rohdich, Eva Zschiesche, Jonathan Raue, Kristina Merhof, Holger A. Volk, Manuela Schnyder, Simone Morelli, Donato Traversa, Rainer K. A. Roepke and Christina Strube Tags: Research Source Type: research
Angiostrongylus cantonensis induces energy imbalance and dyskinesia in mice by reducing the expression of melanin-concentrating hormone
Infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis (AC) in humans or mice can lead to severe eosinophilic meningitis or encephalitis, resulting in various neurological impairments. Developing effective neuroprotective dr... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 23, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hui Huang, Zhongyuan Zhang, Mengdan Xing, Zihan Jin, Yue Hu, Minyu Zhou, Hang Wei, Yiwen Liang and Zhiyue Lv Tags: Research Source Type: research
Echinococcus granulosus ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2D2 and E2N) promote the formation of liver fibrosis in TGF β1-induced LX-2 cells
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a widespread zoonosis caused by the infection with Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (E. granulosus s.l.). CE cysts mainly develop in the liver of intermediate hosts, characterized ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 20, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Xiaodi Du, Ruiqi Hua, Xue He, Wei Hou, Shengqiong Li, Aiguo Yang and Guangyou Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Phosphoproteomic analysis reveals changes in A-Raf-related protein phosphorylation in response to Toxoplasma gondii infection in porcine macrophages
Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that causes severe threats to humans and livestock. Macrophages are the cell type preferentially infected by T. gondii in vivo. Protein phosphoryl... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 20, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Dingzeyang Su, Shifan Zhu, Kangzhi Xu, Zhaofeng Hou, Fuxing Hao, Fan Xu, Yifan Lin, Yuyang Zhu, Dandan Liu, Qiangde Duan, Xinjun Zhang, Yuguo Yuan, Jinjun Xu and Jianping Tao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Inhibition of Foxp3 expression in the placenta of mice infected intraperitoneally by toxoplasma gondii tachyzoites: insights into the PPAR γ/miR-7b-5p/Sp1 signaling pathway
Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular parasitic protozoa, infects approximately 30% of the global population. Contracting T. gondii at the primary infection of the mother can result in neonatal microcephal... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 17, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yue Zhong, Cheng Qin, Qing Wang, Maoyuan Ding, Chong Qiu, Yunzhao Xu and Jinling Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
An optimised YOLOv4 deep learning model for efficient malarial cell detection in thin blood smear images
Malaria is a serious public health concern worldwide. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for controlling the disease ’s spread and avoiding severe health complications. Manual examination of blood smear ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Dhevisha Sukumarran, Khairunnisa Hasikin, Anis Salwa Mohd Khairuddin, Romano Ngui, Wan Yusoff Wan Sulaiman, Indra Vythilingam and Paul Cliff Simon Divis Tags: Research Source Type: research
A first report of Pseudosuccinea columella (Say, 1817), an alien intermediate host for liver fluke, in Malawi
Starting in October 2021, quarterly malacological surveys have been undertaken in Malawi, with the sampling of 12 specified freshwater habitats throughout a calendar year. Each survey monitors the presence of ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 11, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: S. Jones, A. Juh ász, P. Makaula, L. J. Cunningham, J. Archer, C. Nkolokosa, G. Namacha, E. Kambewa, D. Lally, D. R. Kapira, P. Chammudzi, S. A. Kayuni, J. Musaya and J. Russell Stothard Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
High temperatures and low humidity promote the occurrence of microsporidians (Microsporidia) in mosquitoes (Culicidae)
In the context of climate change, a growing concern is that vector-pathogen or host-parasite interactions may be correlated with climatic factors, especially increasing temperatures. In the present study, we u... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 11, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Artur Trzebny, Olena Nahimova and Miroslawa Dabert Tags: Research Source Type: research
Who was the first to visualize the malaria parasite?
Human malaria, an ancient tropical disease, is caused by infection with protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Plasmodium and is transmitted by female mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. Our understanding of h... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - April 10, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Emmanuel Drouin, Patrick Hautecoeur and Miles Markus Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
