Morphological and molecular characterization and phylogenetic relationships of a new species of trypanosome in Tapirus terrestris (lowland tapir), Trypanosoma terrestris sp. nov., from Atlantic Rainforest of southeastern Brazil.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasmodium falciparum delayed clearance with the use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACTs) has been reported in some African countries. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in two genes, P. falciparum adaptor protein complex 2 mu subunit (pfap2mu) and ubiquitin specific protease 1 (pfubp1), have ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Adams T,Ennuson NAA,Quashie NB,Futagbi G,Matrevi S,Hagan OCK,Abuaku B,Koram KA,Duah NO

更新日期：2018-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Novel transgenic mosquito control methods require progressively more realistic evaluation. The goal of this study was to determine the effect of a transgene that causes a male-bias sex ratio on Anopheles gambiae target populations in large insectary cages. METHODS:Life history characteristics of Anopheles g...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Facchinelli L,North AR,Collins CM,Menichelli M,Persampieri T,Bucci A,Spaccapelo R,Crisanti A,Benedict MQ

更新日期：2019-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an important public health challenge in Brazil because of the high number of human and canine cases reported annually. Leishmania infantum is the etiological agent of VL and Lutzomyia longipalpis is its main vector. However, evidence suggests that this taxon constitutes a speci...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Galvis-Ovallos F,Casanova C,Sevá ADP,Galati EAB

更新日期：2017-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is an extremely invasive, globally distributed and medically important vector of various human and veterinary pathogens. In Germany, where this species was recently introduced, its establishment may become modulated by interspecific competition from autochthonous mos...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Müller R,Knautz T,Vollroth S,Berger R,Kreß A,Reuss F,Groneberg DA,Kuch U

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transmission-blocking vaccines (TBVs) have been considered an important strategy for disrupting the malaria transmission cycle, especially for Plasmodium vivax malaria, which undergoes gametocytogenesis earlier during infection. Pvs25 and Pvs28 are transmission-blocking vaccine candidates for P. vivax malari...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Feng H,Zheng L,Zhu X,Wang G,Pan Y,Li Y,Yang Y,Lin Y,Cui L,Cao Y

更新日期：2011-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giardia duodenalis is a flagellated parasite that causes diarrhea in humans and other animals. Although G. duodenalis is found in companion animals worldwide, information regarding the prevalence and genetic characteristics of G. duodenalis in pet chipmunks in China is limited. The present study therefore ai...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Deng L,Luo R,Liu H,Zhou Z,Li L,Chai Y,Yang L,Wang W,Fu H,Zhong Z,Cao S,Peng G

更新日期：2018-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mathematical models of parasite transmission can help integrate a large body of information into a consistent framework, which can then be used for gaining mechanistic insights and making predictions. However, uncertainty, spatial variability and complexity, can hamper the use of such models for decision mak...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Singh BK,Michael E

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Leishmania major and L. tropica are the main causative agents of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). The national CL treatment regimen consists of topical 1% clotrimazole/2% fusidic acid cream followed by 1-2 courses of intralesional sodium stibogluconate (SSG); howe...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Al-Salem WS,Solórzano C,Weedall GD,Dyer NA,Kelly-Hope L,Casas-Sánchez A,Alraey Y,Alyamani EJ,Halliday A,Balghonaim SM,Alsohibany KS,Alzeyadi Z,Alzahrani MH,Al-Shahrani AM,Assiri AM,Memish Z,Acosta-Serrano Á

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A blinded, randomized, negative controlled laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of lotilaner (CredelioTM, Elanco) when administered orally to dogs, against experimentally induced adult flea infestations and flea egg production. METHODS:Twenty dogs were selected for the study and allocated...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Young L,Karadzovska D,Wiseman S,Helbig R

更新日期：2020-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aedes albopictus (Skuse) is an invasive mosquito that has become an important vector of chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses. In the absence of specific antiviral therapy or a vaccine, vector management is the sole method available for reducing Aedes-induced disease morbidity. Determining the resistance stat...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Li Y,Xu J,Zhong D,Zhang H,Yang W,Zhou G,Su X,Wu Y,Wu K,Cai S,Yan G,Chen XG

更新日期：2018-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Presently, 45% of the total human population of Europe, as well as their domestic and companion animals, are exposed to the risk of vector-borne helminths (VBH) causing diseases. A plethora of intrinsic biological and extrinsic factors affect the relationship among helminths, vectors and animal hosts, in a constantly ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Otranto D,Dantas-Torres F,Brianti E,Traversa D,Petrić D,Genchi C,Capelli G

更新日期：2013-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite intensive control measures including governmental campaigns using highly-efficacious systemic insecticides, there is evidence for persisting or recurring bovine Hypoderma species populations in parts of Europe, the USA and Canada. The present study evaluated the efficacy of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin 5...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Lia RP,Rehbein S,Giannelli A,Fankhauser B,Otranto D

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistosome infection typically induces a polarized Th2 type host immune response. As egg antigen molecules play key roles in this immunoregulatory process, clarifying their functions in schistosomiasis would facilitate the development of vaccine and immunotherapeutic methods. Schistosoma japonicum (Sj) CP14...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Ke XD,Shen S,Song LJ,Yu CX,Kikuchi M,Hirayama K,Gao H,Wang J,Yin X,Yao Y,Liu Q,Zhou W

更新日期：2017-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improved surveillance techniques are required to accelerate efforts against major arthropod-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, filariasis, Zika and yellow-fever. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are increasingly used in mosquito traps because they improve energy efficiency and battery longevity relative to ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Mwanga EP,Ngowo HS,Mapua SA,Mmbando AS,Kaindoa EW,Kifungo K,Okumu FO

更新日期：2019-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a continuing need for novel approaches to tick control in dogs. One such approach lies in the ability of lotilaner (Credelio™), an isoxazoline with a rapid onset of action, to provide sustained efficacy against ticks. Two studies were undertaken to confirm lotilaner's efficacy, at the minimum dose r...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Cavalleri D,Murphy M,Gorbea RL,Seewald W,Drake J,Nanchen S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Free-living amoebae of the genus Acanthamoeba are cosmopolitan, widely distributed protozoans that cause a severe, vision-threatening corneal infection known as Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK). The majority of the increasing number of AK cases are associated with contact lens use. Appropriate eye hygiene and eff...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hendiger EB,Padzik M,Żochowska A,Baltaza W,Olędzka G,Zyskowska D,Bluszcz J,Jarzynka S,Chomicz L,Grodzik M,Hendiger J,Piñero JE,Grobelny J,Ranoszek-Soliwoda K,Lorenzo-Morales J

更新日期：2020-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current understanding of the landscape epidemiology of Ross River virus (RRV), Australia's most common arthropod-borne pathogen, is fragmented due to gaps in surveillance programs and the relatively narrow focus of the research conducted to date. This leaves public health agencies with an incomplete unde...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Walsh MG,Webb C

更新日期：2018-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The white-naped squirrel, Simosciurus nebouxii (previously known as Sciurus stramineus), has recently been identified as an important natural host for Trypanosoma cruzi in Ecuador. The nests of this species have been reported as having high infestation rates with the triatomine vector Rhodnius ecuadoriensis....

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Ocaña-Mayorga S,Lobos SE,Crespo-Pérez V,Villacís AG,Pinto CM,Grijalva MJ

更新日期：2018-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rapid growth of Qatar in the last two decades has been associated with an enormous expansion of building programs in its cities and in the provision of new service industries. This in turn has attracted a large influx of immigrant workers seeking employment in jobs associated with food handling, domestic...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Abu-Madi MA,Behnke JM,Ismail A,Al-Olaqi N,Al-Zaher K,El-Ibrahim R

更新日期：2011-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The common cockle Cerastoderma edule plays an important ecological role in the marine ecosystem both as an infaunal engineer (reef forming and bioturbation) and a food source for protected bird species in its European range. Cockle beds are found in close proximity to aquaculture and fisheries operations, wh...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Bookelaar B,Lynch SA,Culloty SC

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae negatively impacts bird welfare and health, and interferes with egg production and quality, while emerging acaricide resistance limits control options. Fluralaner, a novel miticide for administration in drinking water, is approved for control of D. gallinae infestati...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Thomas E,Zoller H,Liebisch G,Alves LFA,Vettorato L,Chiummo RM,Sigognault-Flochlay A

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The transmission of malaria is heterogeneous, and varies due to altitude. The information on whether the transmission of malaria is indigenous or imported to highland areas is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the species composition and infection rates of Anopheles at different altitudinal trans...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Daygena TY,Massebo F,Lindtjørn B

更新日期：2017-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) has set elimination (interruption of transmission) as an end goal for schistosomiasis. However, there is currently little guidance on the monitoring and evaluation strategy required once very low prevalence levels have been reached to determine whether elimination or resur...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Toor J,Truscott JE,Werkman M,Turner HC,Phillips AE,King CH,Medley GF,Anderson RM

更新日期：2019-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over 60 % of human emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, and there is growing evidence of the zooanthroponotic transmission of diseases from humans to livestock and wildlife species, with major implications for public health, economics, and conservation. Zooanthroponoses are of relevance to critically e...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Nolan MJ,Unger M,Yeap YT,Rogers E,Millet I,Harman K,Fox M,Kalema-Zikusoka G,Blake DP

更新日期：2017-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Henneguya Thélohan, 1892 (Myxobolidae) is one of the most species-rich genera of myxosporean parasites infecting fish. Although common in nature, there are few reports of these parasites causing important disease in aquaculture. In this paper, we describe a new species of Henneguya infecting Pagrus major (Te...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Katharios P,Varvarigos P,Keklikoglou K,Ruetten M,Sojan J,Akter M,Cascarano MC,Tsertou MI,Kokkari C

更新日期：2020-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study for the first time, a Dientamoeba fragilis protein profile by MALDI-TOF MS was created in order to identify specific markers for the application of this technology in the laboratory diagnosis of dientamoebiasis. In particular, one D. fragilis reference strain was used to create a reference spec...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Calderaro A,Buttrini M,Montecchini S,Rossi S,Piccolo G,Arcangeletti MC,Medici MC,Chezzi C,De Conto F

更新日期：2018-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is caused by Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis, which infects dermal macrophages and dendritic cells, causing an intense immune-mediated-tissue inflammation and a skin ulcer with elevated borders that can heal spontaneously or after antimonial therapy. The resolution of lesions d...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Ferraz R,Cunha CF,Pimentel MIF,Lyra MR,Pereira-Da-Silva T,Schubach AO,Da-Cruz AM,Bertho AL

更新日期：2017-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polovodova method based on counting follicular dilatations estimates the number of egg-laying in mosquitoes. However, some researchers doubt the reliability of this method because of the absence of multiple dilatations in vectors after many gonotrophic cycles. It is in this context of controversy that our st...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Anagonou R,Agossa F,Azondékon R,Agbogan M,Oké-Agbo F,Gnanguenon V,Badirou K,Agbanrin-Youssouf R,Attolou R,Padonou GG,Sovi A,Ossè R,Akogbéto M

更新日期：2015-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Taenia solium and Taenia saginata are zoonotic parasites of public health importance. Data on their occurrence in humans and animals in western Europe are incomplete and fragmented. In this study, we aimed to update the current knowledge on the epidemiology of these parasites in this region. METHODS:We cond...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Laranjo-González M,Devleesschauwer B,Trevisan C,Allepuz A,Sotiraki S,Abraham A,Afonso MB,Blocher J,Cardoso L,Correia da Costa JM,Dorny P,Gabriël S,Gomes J,Gómez-Morales MÁ,Jokelainen P,Kaminski M,Krt B,Magnussen P,Rob

更新日期：2017-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the rapid spread of pyrethroid resistance in the main malaria vectors from Benin and the various resistance mechanisms involved (metabolic resistance and knock-down resistance (kdr), it is important to foresee effective resistance management strategies. Thus, the knowledge of the insensitive acetylcholi...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Aïzoun N,Aïkpon R,Gnanguenon V,Oussou O,Agossa F,Padonou G,Akogbéto M

更新日期：2013-09-21 00:00:00