Correction: Anthelmintic and therapeutic effects of the biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles against acute kidney injury induced by Parascaris equorum Infection in rats
(Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - February 15, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Gastrointestinal parasites of the wild ungulates (Mammalia: Cetartiodactyla) in the Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India
AbstractWe evaluated the gastrointestinal parasitic prevalence and intensity of wild ungulates in the Hemis National Park of Ladakh by examining their fresh faecal samples. A total of 327 fresh faecal samples from three wild ungulates, blue sheepPseudois nayaur (n = 127), Ladakh urialOvis vignei vignei (n = 110), and Himalayan ibexIbex siberica (n = 90) were collected between June 2021 and May 2022. The techniques of flotation and sedimentation were used to find parasite eggs and oocysts from the faecal samples. Out of 327 samples examined, 165 samples were infected with gastrointestinal parasites making an ...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - February 14, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Ovicidal, larvicidal and adulticidal activity of black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) essential oil and tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) against Haemonchus contortus
This study proved the marked anthelmintic potency of the BPO and TTO and their nanoemulsion forms againstH. contortus rather than the widely used anthelmintic drugs. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - February 13, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasite infections in country chicken from Visakhapatnam district Andhra Pradesh India
AbstractBirds in a free environment carry huge risk of helminth parasite infections affecting the health of poultry and thereby indirectly leading to great economic loss. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, intensity and species diversity of gastrointestinal helminth parasites (GIH) of country chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) from local chicken markets of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. A total of 300 gastrointestinal tract (GIT) samples were examined from January to December 2021 and the collected parasites were separated, counted, identified and statistically analysed. The overall prevalence of ...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - February 9, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism in pigs of Tripura, India
AbstractPigs breeds are an important livestock species mostly reared by economically lower incomesection of people in India. Within North-Eastern (NE) states, pig husbandry is very much popular hence maintain the livelihood of the rural native population. Gastrointentinal (GI) parasitic infectionisone of the major constraint in profitable pig production in this area. In the present study, the GI parasitism was investigated in 388 pigs in the three districts of Tripura, NE State of India. The examination of faecal samples revealed 61.65% overall prevalence of parasitic infestation, precisely6 GI parasitic species; including...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - February 9, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
3-styrylcoumarin scaffold-based derivatives as a new approach for leishmaniasis intervention: biological and molecular modeling studies
AbstractSeven 3-styrylcoumarins were tested for antileishmanial activity againstLeishmania (Viannia)panamensis amastigotes. Cytotoxic activity was also evaluated against mammalian U-937 cells. The 3-methoxy-4-hydroxy coumarin derivative6 was the most active with an IC50 of 40.5 µM, and did not reveal any conspicuous toxicity toward mammalian U-937 cells. Therefore, it may have potential to be considered as candidate for antileishmanial drug development. Further, among several druggable Leishmania targets, molecular docking studies revealed that compound6 had docking preference by theN-myristoyltransferase (Lp-NMT) ofLei...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - February 1, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Molecular identification of Sarcocystis neurona in tissues of wild boars (Sus scrofa) in the border region between Brazil and Uruguay
AbstractSarcocystis neurona, owing to its clinical importance in domestic animals, is currently one of the most studied agents, presenting a wide range of intermediate hosts that have not yet been described, mainly in wild fauna. Thus, the aim of this study was to describe the detection and molecular detection ofS. neurona by amplification of the 18S rRNA region in the tissues of wild boars killed by boar control program in border Brazil Uruguay. A total of 79 samples of DNA from wild boar tissues from the LADOPAR/UFSM sampling bank were used, with Nested-PCR reactions being performed for amplification of the 18S rRNA regi...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 30, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Intestinal Parasites Associated with American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
This study has revealed thatP. americana can act as mechanical vector by transporting and transmitting these parasites easily to man and animal. Good sanitary practices, reinforcement of worms' eradication programs, and the fight against these insects remain a necessity to contain the menace of parasites burden and cockroach control. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 25, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Halocercus lagenorhynchi infection in a stranded striped dolphin Stenella coeruleoalba (Meyen, 1833) on the Southwest coastline of India
This study provides valuable information towards establishing basal data of marine mammal parasite diversity and distribution in the Indian waters. We believe this is the first report of the occurrence ofHalocercus lagenorhynchi in marine mammals in India. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 23, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
An investigation of the prevalence of equine filariosis in North and Northeast of Iran
AbstractWorldwide, equines are affected by equine filariosis, an endemic vector-borne disease caused by heterogenous parasitic nematodes. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of filarial infection among horses in the North and Northeast of Iran. Between October 2021 and July 2022, 145 equine blood samples were investigated, of which 49 cases were from the northeast and 96 were from the north of Iran. Blood samples were taken for microfilariae using Knott's method. Out of 145 blood samples, only 2 cases (1.37%) from northern Iran were positive for microfilaria ofSetaria equina, and no positive sa...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 19, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Increase of Plasmodium falciparum parasites carrying lumefantrine-tolerance molecular markers and lack of South East Asian pfk13 artemisinin-resistance mutations in samples collected from 2013 to 2016 in C ôte d’Ivoire
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of molecular markers of antimalarial drugs resistance in C ôte d’Ivoire. Samples were collected from 2013 to 2016 from asymptomatic and symptomatic subjects in Abengourou, Abidjan, Grand Bassam, and San Pedro. A total of 704 participants aged between 1 year and 65 years (Mean age: 9 years ± 7.7) were enrolled. All the dried filter paper blood spots were genotyped by sequencing.Plasmodium falciparum kelch propeller domain 13 (pfk13) gene were analyzed for all the samples, while 344 samples were examined forPlasmodium falciparum multi-drug resistance 1 (pfmdr1). Overall, th...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 12, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Periodicity of Ascaridia galli egg excretion in experimentally infected chicken in the Philippines
We examined the fecal egg per gram (EPG) count at 3-h intervals for 3 days, starting from 5:00 –6:00 h AM to the following day at 1:00–2:00 h AM. Our results showed a consistent daily egg excretion pattern with a peak EPG count in the morning that abruptly declined in the afternoon and lowest in the evening. The EPG counts correlated with the amount of excreta produced, suggesting thatA. galli fecundity corresponds to the timing of host defecation. Our results imply that the best time to collect fecal samples forA. galli diagnosis and FECRT in Philippine conditions should be from sunrise until late morning when paras...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - January 2, 2024 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Enteric parasites and associated factors in cancer patients in Nepal
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center (NCHRC) in Nepal. One hundred individuals were selected with a convenience sampling strategy. The stool samples were examined by direct wet mount, sedimentation, flotation, and acid-fast methods to determine the prevalence and intensity of IPIs in this population. The overall prevalence of IPIs was 8% (4% protozoan and 4% helminths). Altogether, three species of intestinal parasites were detected.Cryptosporidium (4%) was predomin...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - December 6, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Modulation of CXCL10 activity as a therapeutic target of ocular toxoplasmosis in diabetic mice
In conclusion, Optimal control of pathogens probably needs a balanced immune response with an optimu m expression of chemokines. So, targeting the modulation of retinal CXCL10 may eventually be beneficial in the management of ocular toxoplasmosis plus its potential to act as a marker for predictive local immunological response during the infection. (Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases)
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - December 5, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
Serological and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in ß. thalassemia patients
AbstractToxoplasma gondii is a worldwide opportunistic protozoan causing life-threatening infection in immunocompromised patients, while frequently asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals. The current study aimed to detectT. gondii; serologically and molecularly in ß. thalassemia patients and evaluate the association of infection with some hematological parameters in these patients. Blood samples were collected from 100 ß. thalassemia patients. Serological diagnosis ofT. gondii using ELISA for IgG and IgM antibodies was performed. Molecular diagnosis by Real-Time (RE) PCR was performed using specifically designed pri...
Source: Journal of Parasitic Diseases - November 24, 2023 Category: Parasitology Source Type: research
