Artemisinin-naphthoquine plus lower-dose primaquine to treat and prevent recurrence of Plasmodium vivax malaria: an open-label randomized and non-inferiority trial
Plasmodium vivax malaria, with the widest geographic distribution, can cause severe disease and death. Primaquine is the main licensed antimalarial drug that can kill hypnozoites. The dose-dependent acute haemoly... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 22, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hui Liu, Jian-Wei Xu, Dao-Wei Deng, Bi Yaw, Hkawn Shawng Nbwi, Chun Wei, Xing-Wu Zhou and Jian-Xiong Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sugar and blood: the nutritional priorities of the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti
This study examined th... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 21, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Frank Chelestino Tenywa, Jeremiah John Musa, Revocatus Musyangi Musiba, Johnson Kyeba Swai, Ahmad Bakar Mpelepele, Fredros Oketch Okumu and Marta Ferreira Maia Tags: Research Source Type: research
A novel avian intestinal epithelial cell line: its characterization and exploration as an in vitro infection culture model for Eimeria species
The gastrointestinal epithelium plays an important role in directing recognition by the immune system, and epithelial cells provide the host's front line of defense against microorganisms. However, it is diffi... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 19, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Huifang Chen, Juan Li, Xiaoting Pan, Zhichao Hu, Jianfeng Cai, Zijie Xia, Nanshan Qi, Shenquan Liao, Zachary Spritzer, Yinshan Bai and Mingfei Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research
Vector competence of Ixodes ricinus instars for the transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in different small mammalian hosts
Many pathogens and parasites can infect multiple host species, and the competence of different hosts as pathogen reservoirs is key to understanding their epidemiology. Small mammals are important hosts for the... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 18, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lars K. Linds ø, Hildegunn Viljugrein and Atle Mysterud Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of water salinity on immature performance and lifespan of adult Asian tiger mosquito
Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) is a vector for pathogens like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Its adaptive capacity enables reproduction in temperate climates and development mainly in artificial container... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 18, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Laura Blanco-Sierra, Eleni C. Savvidou, Evangelia D. Mpakovasili, Charalampos S. Ioannou, Frederic Bartumeus and Nikos T. Papadopoulos Tags: Research Source Type: research
Application of bacteria and bacteriophage cocktails for biological control of houseflies
Houseflies, Musca domestica L., are an ubiquitous pest that can transmit numerous diseases and threaten human health. Increasing insecticide resistance shown by houseflies necessitates the develop new control alt... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 17, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Kexin Zhang, Shumin Wang, Ying Li, Yansong Yin, Xinyu Zhang, Qian Zhang, Xinxin Kong, Wenjuan Liu, Dawei Yao, Ruiling Zhang and Zhong Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Strongyloides stercoralis genotyping in a human population in southwestern Iran
Strongyloidiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is caused mainly by Strongyloides stercoralis, with an estimated 600 million people infected worldwide, and in fewer cases by Strongyloides fuelleborni ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Molouk Beiromvand, Alireza Ashiri, Veroni de Ree, Dorothee Harbecke, Christian R ödelsperger, Adrian Streit and Abdollah Rafiei Tags: Research Source Type: research
Transcriptomic profiling of long non-coding RNAs and messenger RNAs in the liver of mice during Toxoplasma gondii infection
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan parasite that can infect a wide range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. It poses significant health risks, particularly in immunocompromised individuals an... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 16, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yang Zou, Xing Yang, Chao Chen, He Ma, Hong-Wei Cao, Jing Jiang, Xin-Yu Wei and Xiao-Xuan Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Age, sex, and mating status discrimination in the sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis using near infra-red spectroscopy (NIRS)
Understanding aspects related to the physiology and capacity of vectors is essential for effectively controlling vector-borne diseases. The sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis has great importance in medical entomolog... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 12, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Tain á Neves Ferreira, Lilha M. B. Santos, Vanessa Valladares, Catherine M. Flanley, Mary Ann McDowell, Gabriela A. Garcia, Clélia C. Mello-Silva, Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas and Fernando Ariel Genta Tags: Research Source Type: research
Proteomic differences between extracellular vesicles and extracellular vesicle-depleted excretory/secretory products of barber ’s pole worm
Components of excretory/secretory products (ESPs) of helminths have been proposed as vaccine targets and shown to play a role in modulating host immune responses for decades. Such research interest is further ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 12, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Fei Wu, Xueqiu Chen, Zhendong Du, Yanqiong Chen, Danni Tong, Jingju Zhang, Yi Yang, Guangxu Ma and Aifang Du Tags: Research Source Type: research
Fine-scale monitoring of insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) from Sri Lanka and modeling the phenotypic resistance using rational approximation
The unplanned and intensified use of insecticides to control mosquito-borne diseases has led to an upsurge of resistance to commonly used insecticides. Aedes aegypti, the main vector of dengue, chikungunya, and Z... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 12, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: B. A. N. Mendis, V. Peiris, W. A. K. Harshani, H. S. D. Fernando and B. G. D. N. K. de Silva Tags: Research Source Type: research
Biting behaviour, spatio-temporal dynamics, and the insecticide resistance status of malaria vectors in different ecological zones in Ghana
A significant decrease in malaria morbidity and mortality has been attained using long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying. Selective pressure from these control methods influences ch... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 9, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Osei K. Akuoko, Shittu B. Dhikrullahi, Isaac A. Hinne, Abdul R. Mohammed, Christopher M. Owusu-Asenso, Sylvester Coleman, Samuel K. Dadzie, Rosina Kyerematen, Daniel A. Boakye, Michael D. Wilson and Yaw A. Afrane Tags: Research Source Type: research
Upregulation of PD-1/PD-L1 and downregulation of immune signaling pathways lead to more severe visceral leishmaniasis in undernutrition mice
Leishmaniasis is mainly prevalent in tropical and subtropical developing countries, where chronic undernutrition often co-exists. Undernutrition is reported to promote the progression of leishmaniasis, but its... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jinlei He, Jianhui Zhang, Xuechun Liao, Yuying Xiao, Jiao Li, Zhiwan Zheng, Dali Chen and Jianping Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
A novel detection method based on MIRA-CRISPR/Cas13a-LFD targeting the repeated DNA sequence of Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan parasite, widely recognized as the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally. This infection is linked to various complications, including pelvic ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Zhenke Yang, Jinghui Wang, Yiming Qi, Yiping Shi, Fakun Li, Weijuan Wang, Xiaowei Tian, Xuefang Mei, Zhenchao Zhang and Shuai Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Two protocols using fluralaner for Rhipicephalus microplus strategic control on taurine cattle in a tropical region
The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of different treatment strategies using a new commercial formulation containing pour-on fluralaner on Rhipicephalus microplus infestation in cattle and in pastures ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - January 8, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lidia Mendes de Aquino, Dina Maria Beltran Zapa, Daniel de Castro Rodrigues, Tom Strydom, Siddhartha Torres, Lorena Lopes Ferreira, Francisco Barufi, Heitor Oliveira Arriero de Amaral, Fernando de Almeida de Borges, Tiago Gallina, Rafael Paranhos de Mendo Tags: Research Source Type: research
