Humans from Wuchereria bancrofti endemic area elicit substantial immune response to proteins of the filarial parasite Brugia malayi and its endosymbiont Wolbachia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been increasing effort in recent years to incorporate user needs in technology design and re-design. This project employed a bottom-up approach that engaged end users from the outset. Bottom-up approaches have the potential to bolster novel interventions and move them towards adaptive and evidence-...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Oria PA,Hiscox A,Alaii J,Ayugi M,Mukabana WR,Takken W,Leeuwis C

更新日期：2014-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaplasma phagocytophilum is an emerging tick-borne zoonotic pathogen of increased interest worldwide which has been detected in northern Africa. Anaplasma platys is also present in this region and could possibly have a zoonotic potential. However, only one recent article reports on the human esposure to A. ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Elhamiani Khatat S,Daminet S,Kachani M,Leutenegger CM,Duchateau L,El Amri H,Hing M,Azrib R,Sahibi H

更新日期：2017-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Culex pipiens L. is the most widespread mosquito vector in temperate regions including North Africa. Cx. pipiens has two recognized forms or biotypes; pipiens and molestus are morphologically indistinguishable with distinct behavior and physiology that may influence their vectorial status. In our study, we p...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Amraoui F,Tijane M,Sarih M,Failloux AB

更新日期：2012-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prolonged feeding process of ixodid ticks, in combination with bacterial transmission, should lead to a robust inflammatory response at the blood-feeding site. Yet, factors present in tick saliva may down-regulate such responses, which may be beneficial to spirochete transmission. The primary goal of thi...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Scholl DC,Embers ME,Caskey JR,Kaushal D,Mather TN,Buck WR,Morici LA,Philipp MT

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Schistosomiasis is a major disease of public health importance in humans occurring in 76 countries of the tropics and sub-tropics. In China, schistosomiasis japonica is one of the highest priorities in communicable disease control defined by the central government. Since 1970s, the habitats of Biomphalaria straminea, ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Wang W,Liang YS,Hong QB,Dai JR

更新日期：2013-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rickettsial diseases are considered important in public health due to their dispersal capacity determined by the particular characteristics of their reservoirs and/or vectors. Among the latter, fleas play an important role, since the vast majority of species parasitize wild and invasive rodents, so their det...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Moreno-Salas L,Espinoza-Carniglia M,Lizama-Schmeisser N,Torres-Fuentes LG,Silva-de La Fuente MC,Lareschi M,González-Acuña D

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are the vectors of Leishmania parasites, the causative agents of leishmaniasis. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an increasing public health problem in the Republic of Suriname and is mainly caused by Leishmania (Vianna) guyanensis, but L. (V.) braziliensis, L. (L.) amazonensis, a...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Kent AD,Dos Santos TV,Gangadin A,Samjhawan A,Mans DR,Schallig HD

更新日期：2013-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoroptes cuniculi can parasitise the ear canal of the rabbit, and cause the afflicted animals to cease feeding and become severely debilitated, sometimes resulting in death. In this study, we examined the oxidative status and inflammatory level of the peripheral blood of rabbits infested with Psoroptes cuni...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Shang X,Wang D,Miao X,Wang X,Li J,Yang Z,Pan H

更新日期：2014-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coccidiosis due to Eimeria spp. infections in lambs causes increased mortality and substantial production losses, and anticoccidials are important for control of the infection. Anticoccidial resistance has been reported in poultry and swine, and we recently described reduced toltrazuril efficacy in ovine Eim...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Odden A,Enemark HL,Ruiz A,Robertson LJ,Ersdal C,Nes SK,Tømmerberg V,Stuen S

更新日期：2018-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Egypt, liver flukes, Fasciola spp. (Digenea: Fasciolidae), have a serious impact on the farming industry and public health. Both Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica are known to occur in cattle, providing the opportunity for genetic recombination. Little is known on the identity and genetic variabili...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Amer S,ElKhatam A,Zidan S,Feng Y,Xiao L

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior work has shown that the levels of moxidectin in dogs treated with Advantage Multi® for Dogs (Bayer Animal Health) remain at a high plasma concentration for the full month after application. The objective of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of 10% imidacloprid + 2.5% moxidectin topical solutio...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Bowman DD,Ohmes CM,Hostetler JA,Keil DJ,Settje TL,Charles SD

更新日期：2017-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a very specific, efficient, and rapid gene amplification procedure in which the reaction can run at a constant temperature. In the current study we have developed a LAMP assay to improve the diagnosis of Fasciola spp. in the faeces of sheep. FINDINGS:After th...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Martínez-Valladares M,Rojo-Vázquez FA

更新日期：2016-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus associated with epidemics of acute and chronic arthritic disease in humans. Aedes albopictus has emerged as an important new natural vector for CHIKV transmission; however, mouse models for studying transmission have not been developed. METHODS:Aedes ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hugo LE,Prow NA,Tang B,Devine G,Suhrbier A

更新日期：2016-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cytogenetic analysis of the new local triploid population of the caryophyllidean tapeworm Atractolytocestus huronensis, a unique parthenogenetic species with the ability to colonise new regions, was performed to understand the inner structure of its chromosome complement. METHODS:A karyotype analysis was ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Špakulová M,Bombarová M,Miklisová D,Nechybová S,Langrová I

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate identification of schistosome species infecting intermediate host snails is important for understanding parasite transmission, schistosomiasis control and elimination. Cercariae emerging from infected snails cannot be precisely identified morphologically to the species level. We used molecular tools...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Tian-Bi YT,Webster B,Konan CK,Allan F,Diakité NR,Ouattara M,Salia D,Koné A,Kakou AK,Rabone M,Coulibaly JT,Knopp S,Meïté A,Utzinger J,N'Goran EK,Rollinson D

更新日期：2019-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schistosomiasis primarily affects poor and neglected communities due to their lack of safe water and sanitation facilities. In an effort to improve intervention strategies, the present study investigated the association of socio-demographic characteristics of women with their existing knowledge, perceptions ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ,Matsena-Zingoni Z,Tshuma C,Katsidzira A,Webster B,Zhou XN,Midzi N

更新日期：2019-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine exposure to vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) in populations of dogs living on Greek islands in the Ionian and Aegean seas. METHODS:In total, 1154 dogs with different lifestyles and of varying ages and breeds were randomly sampled and examined for the presence of clinical ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Kostopoulou D,Gizzarelli M,Ligda P,Foglia Manzillo V,Saratsi K,Montagnaro S,Schunack B,Boegel A,Pollmeier M,Oliva G,Sotiraki S

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The tick midgut and salivary glands represent the primary organs for pathogen acquisition and transmission, respectively. Specifically, the midgut is the first organ to have contact with pathogens during the blood meal uptake, while salivary glands along with their secretions play a crucial role in pathogen ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Lejal E,Moutailler S,Šimo L,Vayssier-Taussat M,Pollet T

更新日期：2019-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is well adapted in some regions of the Amazon. Of all Brazilian states, Pará contains the largest number of this species, with 510,000 animals, approximately 38% of the Brazilian buffaloes. Despite the socioeconomic importance of bubaline farming in the northern region, li...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Batista HR,Sarturi C,Stelmachtchuk FN,Oliveira DR,Morini AC,Gennari SM,Marcili A,Bastos FAN,Barata LES,Minervino AHH

更新日期：2018-06-04 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:Lipoproteins are the major agonists of Wolbachia-dependent inflammatory pathogenesis in filariasis and a validated target for drug discovery. Here we characterise the abundance, localisation and serology of the Wolbachia lipoproteins: Wolbachia peptidoglycan associated lipoprotein and the Type IV Secretion S...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Voronin D,Guimarães AF,Molyneux GR,Johnston KL,Ford L,Taylor MJ

更新日期：2014-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantification of malaria heterogeneity is very challenging, partly because of the underlying characteristics of mosquitoes and also because malaria is an environmentally driven disease. Furthermore, in order to assess the spatial and seasonal variability in malaria transmission, vector data need to be colle...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Diboulo E,Sié A,Diadier DA,Karagiannis Voules DA,Yé Y,Vounatsou P

更新日期：2015-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bravecto™ Chewable Tablets for Dogs, containing fluralaner as active ingredient, is an innovative treatment for flea and tick infestations that provides safe, rapid and long acting efficacy after a single oral administration in dogs. Topically applied fluralaner provides similar safe, rapid and long acting e...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Kilp S,Ramirez D,Allan MJ,Roepke RK

更新日期：2016-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasmodium ovale is widely distributed across tropical regions and has two closely related but distinct species, namely P. ovale curtisi and P. ovale wallikeri. Combining genetic characterization with the immunogenicity of merozoite surface protein-8 (MSP-8) supports considering MSP-8 as a candidate target f...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Zhang X,Chu R,Xu S,Fu H,Tang J,Chen L,Shi X,Chen J,Li Y,Zhu G,Han ET,Xuan Y,Cao J,Cheng Y

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arboviruses are a growing public health concern in Europe, with both endemic and exotic arboviruses expected to spread further into novel areas in the next decades. Predicting where future outbreaks will occur is a major challenge, particularly for regions where these arboviruses are not endemic. Spatial mod...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Esser HJ,Liefting Y,Ibáñez-Justicia A,van der Jeugd H,van Turnhout CAM,Stroo A,Reusken CBEM,Koopmans MPG,de Boer WF

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The G subfamily of ABC (ATP-binding cassette) transporters of Leishmania include 6 genes (ABCG1-G6), some with relevant biological functions associated with drug resistance and phospholipid transport. Several studies have shown that Leishmania LABCG2 transporter plays a role in the exposure of phosphatidylse...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Manzano JI,Perea A,León-Guerrero D,Campos-Salinas J,Piacenza L,Castanys S,Gamarro F

更新日期：2017-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmaniasis is a major parasitic disease worldwide, except in Australia and Antarctica, and it poses a significant public health problem. Due to the absence of safe and effective vaccines and drugs, researchers have begun an extensive search for new drugs. The aim of the current study was to investigate th...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Rahimi S,Khamesipour A,Akhavan AA,Rafinejad J,Ahmadkhaniaha R,Bakhtiyari M,Veysi A,Akbarzadeh K

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver fibrosis is an excessive wound-healing reaction that requires the participation of inflammatory cells and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). The pathogenesis of liver fibrosis caused by viruses and alcohol has been well characterized, but the molecular mechanisms underlying liver fibrosis induced by the li...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Zhou L,Shi M,Zhao L,Lin Z,Tang Z,Sun H,Chen T,Lv Z,Xu J,Huang Y,Yu X

更新日期：2017-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, is an exotic invasive species in Europe. It has substantial public health relevance due to its potential role in transmitting several human pathogens. Out of the European countries, Spain has one of the highest risk levels of autochthonous arbovirus transmission du...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： González MA,Pavan MG,Fernandes RS,Busquets N,David MR,Lourenço-Oliveira R,García-Pérez AL,Maciel-de-Freitas R

更新日期：2019-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable maps of the geographical distribution, number of infected individuals and burden estimates of schistosomiasis are essential tools to plan, monitor and evaluate control programmes. Large-scale disease mapping and prediction efforts rely on compiled historical survey data obtained from the peer-review...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Schur N,Utzinger J,Vounatsou P

更新日期：2011-07-20 00:00:00