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Molecular and serological prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in pregnant women and sheep in Egypt
Conclusions Consumption of under-cooked infected mutton is an important source of human infection and the combination of the two assays provide accurate and precise data during infection. Graphical abstract (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 20, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Asymptomatic dengue infection in adults of major cities of Pakistan
Conclusions The asymptomatic dengue infection is higher in cities i.e. Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore which are at risk of developing secondary dengue infections. There is a need of awareness among the public about secondary dengue infection. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 20, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical and environmental isolates of Burkholderia pseudomallei from Brazil: Genotyping and detection of virulence gene
Conclusions This was an effort to type B. pseudomallei strains from Ceará, which is important for better understanding this pathogen, contributing for the epidemiological surveillance of melioidosis in this endemic region. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of essential oil and methanol extract of Artemisia vulgaris and Gaultheria fragrantissima collected from Nepal
Conclusions The HPLC analysis of the methanol extract of A. vulgaris shows the presence of luteolin and morin, whereas G. fragrantissima reveals the presence of rutin and a glycosylated flavonoids. Results reveal that A. vulgaris oil is the rich source of monoterpene and sesqueterpene compounds. Furthermore, A. vulgaris and G. fragrantissima are the rich source of the phenolic and flavonoids compounds and show good antioxidant and antibacterial activity. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Synergists action of piperonyl butoxide and S,S,S-tributyl phosphorotrithioateontoxicity of carbamate insecticides against Blattella germanica
Conclusions In most of these strains, resistance to bendiocarb and carbaryl is completely eliminated by DEF, showing a very high role of estraze enzymes in resistance to bendiocarb and carbaryl. But in most strains PBO does not remove the resistance because other mechanisms, such as reduced cuticle penetration and insensitivity to the acetylcholine esterase enzyme, may be involved. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Protective potency of Meristotropis xanthioides against nephrotoxicity in a rat model along with its antioxidant and antibacterial activities
Conclusions: Results from present study demonstrates strong pharmaceutical potential of M. xanthioides extract to apply as a new drug supplement. Graphical abstract (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Antioxidant and diuretic activity of co-administration of Capparis spinosa honey and propolis in comparison to furosemide
Conclusions Honey and propolis have antioxidant activity and contain polyphenols including flavonoids that are more pronounced in propolis. Honey has a significant diuretic activity alone or in combination with propolis. This is the first study comparing the diuretic effect of co-administration of propolis and C. spinosa honey with furosemide. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Biomass accumulation of Panax vietnamensis in cell suspension cultures varies with addition of plant growth regulators and organic additives
Conclusions The addition of each factor caused significant changes in biomass accumulation of P. vietnamensis. The largest biomass accumulation was from cultures grown in MS media containing 2.0 mg/L KN for 24 d. The outcome of the present study provides new insights into the optimal suspension culture conditions for studies on the in vitro cell biomass production of P. vietnamensis. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 17, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

A new approach for development of vaccine against visceral leishmaniasis: lipophosphoglycan and polyacrylic acid conjugates
Conclusions It has been demonstrated in this study that conjugate of LPG and PAA has an antileishmanial vaccine effect against visceral leishmaniasis. In this respect, the present study may lead to new vaccine approaches based on high immunogenic LPG molecule and adjuvant polymers in fighting against Leishmania infection. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 17, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Wash resistance and bio-efficacy of Olyset ® Plus, a long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito net with synergist against malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi
Conclusions We recommend that a preliminary survey on the level of resistance of malaria vectors be conducted before the distribution of Olyset® Plus in malaria endemic communities. Graphical abstract (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 15, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Antiviral activity of five Asian medicinal pant crude extracts against highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus
Conclusions To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is among the earliest reports to illustrate the antiviral property of these Asian medicinal plants against the highly pathogenic avian H5N1 influenza virus. The results of this study shed light on alternative therapeutic sources for treatment of H5N1 influenza virus infection in the future. Graphical abstract (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 15, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Antimicrobial activity of water and acetone extracts of some Eucomis taxa
Conclusions The tested gram-negative and fungi microorganisms showed resistance towards acetone and water extracts of Eucomis bulbs. The highest activity was found in the case of Aspergillus clavatus, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus atrophaeus strains, which showed water and acetone extracts of 25%. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 15, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical study of abnormal vagus nerve tension and basal ganglia cerebral infarction induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Conclusion Elderly patients with basal ganglia infarction have high incidence of PAF, cerebral basal ganglia of sympathetic nerve damage and increased vagal tension and cardiac vagal tension are the direct causes of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The results indicated that the increased central vagal nerve tension mediated PAF probably is a treatment indication of supplying sympathetic neurotransmitter or cardiac vagal denervation treatment. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 14, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Phylogeography, genetic variability and structure of Acanthamoeba metapopulations in Iran inferred by 18S ribosomal RNA sequences; a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions An occurrence of IR6 and IR7 displays that possibly a gene flow of Acanthamoeba T4 occurred after the founder effect or bottleneck experience through ecological changes or host mobility. This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis providing new approaches into gene migration and transmission patterns of Acanthamoeba sp, and targeting at the high-risk individuals/sources among the various regions of Iran. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 14, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research

Astrodaucus persicus as a new source of bioinsectisides against malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi
Conclusions Astrodaucus persicus is a potential source of valuable and natural larvicidal compounds against malaria vector, A. stephensi and can be used in mosquitoes control programs as an alternative to synthetic insecticides. (Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine)
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - September 13, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research