Identification of antigens in the Trichinella spiralis extracellular vesicles for serological detection of early stage infection in swine
Several studies have reported the roles of Trichinella spiralis extracellular vesicles in immune regulation and pathogen diagnosis. Currently, the T. spiralis muscle larvae excretory/secretory product (Ts-ML-ES) ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 26, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Chengyao Li, Chen Li, Fengyan Xu, Haolu Wang, Xuemin Jin, Yuanyuan Zhang, Xiaolei Liu, Ruizhe Wang, Xihuo You, Mingyuan Liu, Xue Bai and Yong Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
First report of four rare strongylid species infecting endangered Przewalski ’s horses (Equus ferus przewalskii) in Xinjiang, China
The Przewalski's horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) is the only surviving wild horse species in the world. A significant population of Przewalski's horses resides in Xinjiang, China. Parasitosis poses a considerable... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 25, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Huiping Jia, Sijia Gao, Liping Tang, Yajun Fu, Yu Xiong, Make Ente, Shalitanati Mubalake, Changliang Shao, Kai Li, Defu Hu and Dong Zhang Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Cercopithifilaria spp. of dogs: little known but prevalent filarioids beneath the skin
Filarioids of the genus Cercopithifilaria are little studied, yet widespread parasites, that are relatively unique in being one of the very few nematodes transmitted by hard ticks. These filarioids live in the su... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 25, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Marcos Antonio Bezerra-Santos, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Rafael Antonio Nascimento Ramos, Emanuele Brianti and Domenico Otranto Tags: Review Source Type: research
Knowledge, perceptions and practices of health students and professionals regarding leishmaniasis in Portugal: a cross-sectional study
Control of leishmaniasis in the Mediterranean Basin relies on the active contributions from researchers in the fields of animal, human and environmental health. The application of knowledge, perceptions and pr... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 25, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rafael Rocha, Cl áudia Conceição, Luzia Gonçalves and Carla Maia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Field investigation combined with modeling uncovers the ecological heterogeneity of Aedes albopictus habitats for strategically improving systematic management during urbanization
Aedes albopictus is an invasive vector of serious Aedes-borne diseases of global concern. Habitat management remains a critical factor for establishing a cost-effective systematic strategy for sustainable vector ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 25, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Xiang Guo, Lei Luo, Yuxiang Long, Pingying Teng, Yuehong Wei, Tian Xie, Li Li, Qingqing Yin, Ziyao Li, Yuji Wang, Jiejun He, Xiatian Ji, Huasheng Zhou, Xiaofan Zhang, Shigang Chen, Yezhen Zhou & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
Taxonomic and molecular characterization of a new entomopathogenic nematode species, Heterorhabditis casmirica n. sp., and whole genome sequencing of its associated bacterial symbiont
This study describes a new sp... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 25, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Aashaq Hussain Bhat, Ricardo A. R. Machado, Joaqu ín Abolafia, Alba N. Ruiz-Cuenca, Tarique Hassan Askary, Fuad Ameen and Wasim Muzamil Dass Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predicting the distribution of Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus in Europe: a comparison of climate niche modelling approaches
The ticks Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus are two of the most important vectors in Europe. Climate niche modelling has been used in many studies to attempt to explain their distribution and to predict ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 25, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Madeleine Noll, Richard Wall, Benjamin L. Makepeace, Hannah Newbury, Lukasz Adaszek, Ren é Bødker, Agustín Estrada-Peña, Jacques Guillot, Isabel Pereira da Fonseca, Julia Probst, Paul Overgaauw, Christina Strube, Fathiah Zakham, Stefania Zanet and Han Tags: Research Source Type: research
Insights into the diagnosis, vaccines, and control of Taenia solium, a zoonotic, neglected parasite
Taenia solium taeniasis/cysticercosis (TSTC) is a foodborne, zoonotic neglected tropical disease affecting predominately low- and middle-income countries. Humans are definitive hosts for T. solium, whereas pigs a... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 24, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Md. Shahadat Hossain, Shafqat Shabir, Philip Toye, Lian F. Thomas and Franco H. Falcone Tags: Primer Source Type: research
One health approach to toxocariasis in quilombola communities of southern Brazil
Toxocariasis has been listed among the most neglected parasitic diseases worldwide, with approximately one fifth of the global population exposed, particularly those living under poverty. In Brazil, communitie... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 23, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Vamilton Alvares Santar ém, Giovanni Kalempa Panazzolo, Louise Bach Kmetiuk, Orlei José Domingues, Isabella Braghin Ferreira, Roberto Teixeira de Souza Filho, João Henrique Farinhas, Fernando Rodrigo Doline, Susana Angélica Zevallos Lescano, Leandro M Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prediction of Oncomelania hupensis distribution in association with climate change using machine learning models
Oncomelania hupensis is the sole intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum. Its emergence and recurrence pose a constant challenge to the elimination of schistosomiasis in China. It is important to accurately pr... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 23, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ning Xu, Yun Zhang, Chunhong Du, Jing Song, Junhui Huang, Yanfeng Gong, Honglin Jiang, Yixin Tong, Jiangfan Yin, Jiamin Wang, Feng Jiang, Yue Chen, Qingwu Jiang, Yi Dong and Yibiao Zhou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Year-round efficacy of a single treatment of fluralaner injectable suspension (Bravecto Quantum ™) against repeated infestations with Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) and Ctenocephalides felis in dogs
Poor owner compliance with monthly control measures means that dogs in Australia can remain susceptible to infestations with fleas, present throughout the whole year, and brown dog ticks, which thrive in tropi... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 23, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Petr Fisara and Frank Guerino Tags: Research Source Type: research
Differences in malaria vector biting behavior and changing vulnerability to malaria transmission in contrasting ecosystems of western Kenya
This study assessed the biting patterns of potentially... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 21, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Irene Nzioki, Maxwell G. Machani, Shirley A. Onyango, Kevin K. Kabui, Andrew K. Githeko, Eric Ochomo, Guiyun Yan and Yaw A. Afrane Tags: Research Source Type: research
Year-round efficacy of a single treatment of fluralaner injectable suspension (Bravecto QuantumTM) against repeated infestations with Ixodes holocyclus in dogs
The longer the duration of protection of an acaricide against canine infestation with Ixodes holocyclus, the lower the risk of gaps in tick control programs that will place dogs at risk of potentially fatal tick-... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 20, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Petr Fisara and Frank Guerino Tags: Research Source Type: research
Culex modestus: the overlooked mosquito vector
Culex (Barraudius) modestus (Ficalbi 1889) are found in temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. These mosquitoes thrive during the summer and prefer to breed in permanent vegetative habitats s... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 20, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Alina Soto and Leen Delang Tags: Review Source Type: research
Trichinella spiralis excretory/secretory products from adult worms inhibit NETosis and regulate the production of cytokines from neutrophils
Upon encountering exogenous pathogens, polymorphonucleocytes (PMNs) engage in various processes to destroy them, including releasing neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) that trap pathogens and induce phagocy... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - October 20, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jing Wang, Bin Tang, Xihuo You, Xuepeng Cai, Wanzhong Jia, Xiaolei Liu, Mingyuan Liu, Xuemin Jin and Jing Ding Tags: Research Source Type: research
