Intestinal parasitic infections and associated risk factors in diabetic patients: a case-control study
AbstractDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that puts the individual at immune-suppression state. The present study aims to detect the burden of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among diabetic patients in a case-control study. Stool samples from 100 diabetic patients, and 100 non-diabetic controls attending Beni-Suef University Hospital were collected and processed by direct smear examination, concentration technique, permanent staining by modified Ziehl-Neelsen and modified trichrome stains, and culture on nutrient agar plates. The overall prevalence of intestinal parasites was 38%; higher in dia...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 9, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Antiparasitic potential of alternative treatments against larval stages of Lernaea cyprinacea
This study evaluated the potential of alternative treatments against larval stages ofLernaea cyprinacea. For in vitro test, the nanoemulsified oils ofPinus sp. acicule and oleoresin were evaluated, along with Biogermex ® (commercial product based on citrus biomass). For this, the motility of five larvae of the same stage (nauplii or copepodite) were evaluated in a 96-well microplate. Using the best results, on the in vivo test, fries ofRhamdia quelen were submitted to a long-term immersion bath (96 h) containing different concentrations of the product diluted directly in the water. It was possible to notice the antipara...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 5, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
In vitro anthelmintic activity of Pimienta dioica and Origanum vulgare essential oils on gastrointestinal nematodes from sheep and cattle
AbstractThe aim of the study was to evaluate the in vitro nematicide activity of the allspice (Pimienta dioica) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) essential oils (EOs) on eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) from ruminant. The EOs were obtained by hydro-distillation of previously dehydrated plant material. In the in vitro evaluation, the egg hatching and larval mobility ofHaemonchus contortus andCooperia spp. of sheep and cattle, respectively, were determined. EOs at concentrations of 20.2 –252.3 µg µL−1 with serial dilutions were used, also a negative control (distilled water + Tween 20) and Thiabe...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 4, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Hematological alterations in large Babesia species infection in dogs of Kannur District of Kerala
AbstractCanine babesiosis is a tick-borne disease caused by apicomplexan intraerythrocytic hemoprotozoan parasites. It is caused by the small (Babesia gibsoni,B. conradae, andB. vulpes) and large (B. vogeli,B. canis, andB. rossi)Babesia groups. As per the recent reports, the most prominentBabesia species encountered in the Kerala state are the smallBabesia, B. gibsoni followed by the largeBabesia, B. vogeli. The latter is regarded as mildly pathogenic, causing subclinical or mild disease; however severe complications like systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, etc. have also been repo...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 4, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Morphological and ecological features of some nematodes of the genus Rhabdochona in marinka obtained from Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan
AbstractThe aim is to study the morphological and ecological features of some nematode species of the genusRhabdochona parasites of marinka fish in the Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan.Rhabdochona gnedini, Rhabdochona denudata andRhabdochona hellichi turkestanica were detected as 5.3%, 7.9% and 3.7%, respectively. According to the Authors ’ knowledge,Rh. hellichi turkestanica was recorded in Uzbekistan and Central Asian republics for the first time.Rhabdochona spp. were only detected in the intestine of marinkas lived in the mountain rivers Rezaksay, Chodaksay and small tributaries of the Syrdarya river in western Fergana. The...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 2, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Molecular evidence on the emergence of benzimidazole resistance SNPs in field isolates of Marshallagia marshalli (Nematoda: Trichostrongylidae) in sheep
In this study, we focused on the prevalent nematode,Marshallagia marshalli, from the abomasa of sheep. Samples were obtained from at least 10 infected farms and diagnosed with morphological and molecular methods. For resistance analysis, genomic DNA from pooled adult samples of all farms were analysed for the beta tubulin gene to detect any polymorphisms at codon positions of F167Y, E198A and F200Y. According to the results, seven farms (70%) revealed resistance (R) allele at F200Y with relatively high frequency. No other mutations were identified at the other two positions. Also, except for one homozygous (RR) occasion, t...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 1, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Variation of antibody responses to Plasmodium falciparum MSP1-19 antigen with parasitaemia and IL4vntr polymorphism in Khartoum state, Sudan
AbstractA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Khartoum state to investigate the variation of antibody responses toPlasmodium falciparum 19-kDa C-terminal region of merozoite surface protein 1 antigen and the variation of humanIL4 polymorphism with parasitaemia. Measurements of natural acquisition of anti-Plasmodium falciparum MSP1-19 IgG, IgG1 and IgG3 antibodies were performed using ELISA. Molecular characterization ofIL4vntr polymorphism was achieved. We were able to detect a statistically significant negative correlation between parasitaemia and different age groups (r = − 0.262 andp value ...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 1, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Zoonotic assemblages of Giardia duodenalis in captive non-human primates from the largest zoo in Slovakia
AbstractOnly a few studies based on multilocus characterization have been conducted on the molecular epidemiology ofGiardia duodenalis in captive nonhuman primates (NHPs). The present article provides the first report on the occurrence ofG. duodenalis in the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) and barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus) kept in the zoo in Ko šice, Slovakia. All samples were examined by flotation technique, with total prevalence of 17.4% (4/23). The microscopically positive samples were assayed by nested PCR and consecutively sequenced at β-giardin (bg), glutamate dehydrogenase (gdh) and triosephosphate isomerase (...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 1, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
A study on positive school children as indicators of schistosomiasis status in their families
This study aimed to evaluate schistosomiasis positive school children as indicators of infection in their families. Four hundred and sixteen stool samples of children from two primary schools were examined microscopically forSchistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) after Kato –Katz. Equal numbers from families of schistosomiasis positive and negative school children were examined by Kato–Katz. Circulating cathodic antigen (CCA) cassette test was performed on 100 Kato–Katz negative children to detect missedS. mansoni cases if any.S. mansoni infection rates among the primary school children were 15.3% and 1.6% in high and low ...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 1, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
First record of Lobothorax typus from Odisha coast, India, with molecular characterization and observation of its biphasic moulting
AbstractTwo distinct morphologies of Cymothoidae isopod,Lobothorax typus were collected from the marine water of Bay of Bengal, Goapalpur-on-Sea as the first record of this parasite from coastal water of Odisha, India. All specimens were found attached to the buccal region of different individuals of the same host fishTrichiurus lepturus. With the aid of COI gene sequencing and morphological analysis, the individuals were found to be conspecific. The most prominent variation among the two morphologies includes the size of 5th pereonite and pleon length to total body length ratio. These variations are as a result of the bip...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 1, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Changes in serum biochemical parameters of experimental Trypanosoma brucei brucei-infected Nigerian indigenous dogs administered multispecies probiotic and diminazene aceturate
In conclusion, the multispecies probiotic enhanced the efficacy of diaminazene aceturate in mitigating the serum biochemical changes due to experimentalT. brucei brucei infection in dogs. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - June 1, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Ectoparasites infecting Mugil curema (Mugiliformes: Mugilidae) in Amap á state estuary, in the northern Brazilian coast region
This study investigated the ectoparasite fauna inMugil curema (Valenciennes, 1836), in Amap á state estuary, in Brazilian coast region. The parasite prevalence was 51.4%, and a total of 282 parasites were collected amongLigophorus brasiliensis (Abdallah, Azevedo& Luque 2009),Excorallana longicornis (Lemos de Castro, 1960), larvae ofGnathia sp. andErgasilus atafonensis (Amado& Rocha, 1995), butL. brasiliensis was the dominant parasite. The parasites presented highly aggregated dispersion, except forGnathia sp. that had a random dispersion. There was a predominance of hosts non-parasitized and parasitized by one spe...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - May 31, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Correction to: Prevalence and pathological lesion of Trichomonas gallinae in pigeons of Iran
A correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-021-01358-1 (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - May 27, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Antimalarial effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of Allium paradoxum in vitro and in vivo
AbstractMalaria still is the most fatal parasitic disease affecting 50% of the world's population. Although annual deaths attributed to malaria has reduced, crucial importance of its prevention and treatment remains a priority for health care systems and researchers. The worldwide increase in resistance to most common antimalarial drugs such as chloroquine, their unpleasant side effects and low efficiencies persuade researchers to prioritize finding alternative drugs including herbal medication from plant roots. The present study aimed to examine in vitro and in vivo effects of hydroalcoholic extract of herbal medicinal pl...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - May 12, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii 36-KDa antigen and chronic Hepatitis C: another evidence of an Association
In conclusion, this study highlighted association betweenT. gondii parasitemia and CHC progression since TAg was more prevalent among cirrhotic than fibrotic patients and healthy controls. The presence of TAg was associated with impaired liver functions and increased HCV-NS4 levels. Further studies are needed to define the mechanism of this association. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - May 6, 2021 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
