Circulating cell-free DNA as a biomarker for diagnosis of Schistosomiasis japonica
Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, remains an important public health problem. Although there are various methods for diagnosing schistosomiasis, many limitations still exist. Early diagnosis and t... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 6, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yu Zhang, Rangjiao Liu, Junhui Li, Hongchang Ma, Wenjuan Bao, Jie Jiang, Chen Guo, Deyong Tan, Xing Cheng, Lizhong Dai and Yingzi Ming Tags: Research Source Type: research
Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus infection shapes gut microbiome of the tick vector Haemaphysalis longicornis
Ticks serve as vectors for a diverse array of pathogens, including viruses responsible for both human and livestock diseases. Symbiotic bacteria hold significant potential for controlling tick-borne disease. H... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 5, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Yu Sun, Chen Chen, Chenghong Zeng, Qianfeng Xia, Chuanfei Yuan and Hua Pei Tags: Research Source Type: research
Toxoplasma sortilin interacts with secretory proteins and it is critical for parasite proliferation
The human sortilin protein is an important drug target and detection marker for cancer research. The sortilin from Toxoplasma gondii transports proteins associated with the apical organelles of the parasite. In t... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 4, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Chenghuan Li, Ning Jiang, Yize Liu, Yiwei Zhang, Ran Chen, Ying Feng, Xiaoyu Sang and Qijun Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
A genotyping array for the globally invasive vector mosquito, Aedes albopictus
Although whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is the preferred genotyping method for most genomic analyses, limitations are often experienced when studying genomes characterized by a high percentage of repetitive ele... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 4, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Luciano Veiga Cosme, Margaret Corley, Thomas Johnson, Dave W. Severson, Guiyun Yan, Xiaoming Wang, Nigel Beebe, Andrew Maynard, Mariangela Bonizzoni, Ayda Khorramnejad, Ademir Jesus Martins, Jos é Bento Pereira Lima, Leonard E. Munstermann, Sinnathamby N Tags: Research Source Type: research
Time of exposure and assessment influence the mortality induced by insecticides against metabolic resistant mosquitoes
Increasing metabolic resistance in malaria vector mosquitoes resulted in the development of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) with active ingredients (AI) that target them. Bioassays that accurately measure the ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 2, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Olukayode G. Odufuwa, John Bradley, Safina Ngonyani, Ahmadi Bakari Mpelepele, Isaya Matanila, Joseph B. Muganga, Rune Bosselmann, Ole Skovmand, Zawadi Mageni Mboma and Sarah Jane Moore Tags: Research Source Type: research
Contribution of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes to malaria transmission during the dry season in Djoumouna and Ntoula villages in the Republic of the Congo
This study assessed the relative importance of members of An. gambiae s.l. in malaria tran... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 2, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jacques Dollon Mbama Ntabi, Espoir Divin Malda Bali, Abel Lissom, Romaric Akoton, Jean Claude Djontu, Georges Missontsa, Freisnel Hermeland Mouzinga, Marcel Tapsou Baina, Luc Djogbenou, Cyrille Ndo, Charles Wondji, Ayola Akim Adegnika, Ars ène Lenga, Ste Tags: Brief report Source Type: research
Effect of the mitochondrial uncoupling agent BAM15 against the Toxoplasma gondii RH strain and Prugniaud strain
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the infection of the protozoa Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), and safe and effective therapeutic drugs are lacking. Mitochondria, is an important organelle that mainta... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 1, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Zhendi Liu, Jiao Mo, Yetian Li, Siyang Liu, Qingyuan Zeng and Jili Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Field evaluation of an automated mosquito surveillance system which classifies Aedes and Culex mosquitoes by genus and sex
Mosquito-borne diseases are a major concern for public and veterinary health authorities, highlighting the importance of effective vector surveillance and control programs. Traditional surveillance methods are... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 1, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Mar ía I. González-Pérez, Bastian Faulhaber, Carles Aranda, Mark Williams, Pancraç Villalonga, Manuel Silva, Hugo Costa Osório, Joao Encarnaçao, Sandra Talavera and Núria Busquets Tags: Research Source Type: research
Phytochemical analysis and anthelmintic activity of Combretum mucronatum leaf extract against infective larvae of soil-transmitted helminths including ruminant gastrointestinal nematodes
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infect more than a quarter of the world ’s human population. In the absence of vaccines for most animal and human gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN), treatment of infections prima... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 1, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Fran çois Ngnodandi Belga, Patrick Waindok, Marie-Kristin Raulf, Jonathan Jato, Emmanuel Orman, Steffen Rehbein, Verena Spiegler, Eva Liebau, Andreas Hensel, Dieudonné Ndjonka and Christina Strube Tags: Research Source Type: research
Control of Rhipicephalus microplus on taurine cattle with fluralaner in a subtropical region
In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, a region with a subtropical climate, Rhipicephalus microplus is present in taurine cattle raised for beef and milk. In addition, ticks resistant to multiple acaricides are present in... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 1, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Tiago Gallina, Camila dos Santos Lagranha, Giancarlo Bilo, Cristiano Malavolta, Lorena Lopes Ferreira, Fernando de Almeida Borges, Daniel de Castro Rodrigues, Tom Strydom, Siddartha Torres, Emmanuel Arnhold and Welber Daniel Zanetti Lopes Tags: Research Source Type: research
Multi-omics data elucidate parasite-host-microbiota interactions and resistance to Haemonchus contortus in sheep
The integration of molecular data from hosts, parasites, and microbiota can enhance our understanding of the complex biological interactions underlying the resistance of hosts to parasites. Haemonchus contortus, ... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 1, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Simone Cristina M éo Niciura, Tainã Figueiredo Cardoso, Adriana Mercia Guaratini Ibelli, Cintia Hiromi Okino, Bruno Gabriel Andrade, Magda Vieira Benavides, Ana Carolina de Souza Chagas, Sergio Novita Esteves, Alessandro Pelegrine Minho, Luciana Correia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Blood-feeding patterns of Culex pipiens biotype pipiens and pipiens/molestus hybrids in relation to avian community composition in urban habitats
Culex pipiens sensu stricto (s.s.) is considered the primary vector of Usutu virus and West Nile virus, and consists of two morphologically identical but behaviourally distinct biotypes (Cx. pipiens biotype pipie... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - February 29, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rody Blom, Louie Krol, Melissa Langezaal, Maarten Schrama, Krijn B. Trimbos, Daan Wassenaar and Constantianus J. M. Koenraadt Tags: Research Source Type: research
A combined amplicon approach to nematode polyparasitism occurring in captive wild animals in southern China
Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) nematodes prefer to live in the intestines of wild animals, causing damage and even death, and posing a zoonotic risk. The polyparasitism of GIT nematodes results in the complex dy... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - February 28, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Hongyi Li, Zhengjiu Ren, Weijian Wang, Fei Shen, Jingyi Huang, Chuyue Wang, Jinzhi Lu, Xi Pan, Lihua Xiao, Yaoyu Feng and Dongjuan Yuan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Pyrethroid resistance status and co-occurrence of V1016G, F1534C and S989P mutations in the Aedes aegypti population from two dengue outbreak counties along the China-Myanmar border
Over the past two decades, dengue fever (DF) has emerged as a significant arboviral disease in Yunnan province, China, particularly in the China-Myanmar border area. Aedes aegypti, an invasive mosquito species, p... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - February 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Li Chen, Kemei Zhou, Jun Shi, Yuting Zheng, Xiaotao Zhao, Qingyun Du, Yingkun Lin, Xaioxiong Yin, Jinyong Jiang and Xinyu Feng Tags: Research Source Type: research
An integrated data analysis reveals distribution, hosts, and pathogen diversity of Haemaphysalis concinna
This study aimed to identify the po... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - February 27, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jing Liu, Xiao-Yu Han, Run-Ze Ye, Qing Xu, Xiao-Yang Wang, Ze-Hui Li, Yi Sun, Ke Song, Bao-Yu Wang, Shan-Shan Wang, Jin-Yue Liu, Lin Zhao and Wu-Chun Cao Tags: Research Source Type: research
