Serum biochemical parameters and cytokine profiles associated with natural African trypanosome infections in cattle.

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the major issues concerning disease ecology and conservation is knowledge of the factors that influence the distribution of parasites and consequently disease outbreaks. This study aimed to investigate avian haemosporidian composition and the distribution of these parasites in three altitudinally sepa...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Rooyen Jv,Lalubin F,Glaizot O,Christe P

更新日期：2013-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neospora caninum is an obligate intracellular parasite, and its ability to survive inside host immune cells may be a key mechanism for the establishment of infection in cattle. In vitro studies carried out by our group have shown that N. caninum is able to replicate in bovine macrophages (MØs), alter their m...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： García-Sánchez M,Jiménez-Pelayo L,Horcajo P,Collantes-Fernández E,Ortega-Mora LM,Regidor-Cerrillo J

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Toxoplasma gondii is a widely prevalent protozoan parasite that causes serious toxoplasmosis in humans and animals. The present study aimed to determine the genetic diversity of T. gondii isolates from pigs in Jiangxi, Sichuan, Guangdong Provinces and Chongqing Municipality in China using multilocous polymer...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Jiang HH,Huang SY,Zhou DH,Zhang XX,Su C,Deng SZ,Zhu XQ

更新日期：2013-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dicistroviridae is a new family of small, non-enveloped, +ssRNA viruses pathogenic to both beneficial arthropods and insect pests. Little is known about the dicistrovirus replication mechanism or gene function, and any knowledge on these subjects comes mainly from comparisons with mammalian viruses from the ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Querido JF,Agirre J,Marti GA,Guérin DM,Silva MS

更新日期：2013-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mosquito Aedes aegypti, vector of dengue fever, is a target for control by entomopathogenic fungi. Recent studies by our group have shown the susceptibility of adult A. aegypti to fungal infection by Metarhizium anisopliae. This fungus is currently being tested under field conditions. However, it is unkn...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Paula AR,Carolino AT,Silva CP,Samuels RI

更新日期：2011-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The molecular structure of Fasciola gigantica 14-3-3 protein has been characterized. However, the involvement of this protein in parasite pathogenesis remains elusive and its effect on the functions of innate immune cells is unknown. We report on the cloning and expression of a recombinant F. gigantica 14-3-...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Tian AL,Lu M,Calderón-Mantilla G,Petsalaki E,Dottorini T,Tian X,Wang Y,Huang SY,Hou JL,Li X,Elsheikha HM,Zhu XQ

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dengue virus (DENV) is the arbovirus with the highest incidence in New Caledonia and in the South Pacific region. In 2012-2014, a major DENV-1 outbreak occurred in New Caledonia. The only known vector of DENV in New Caledonia is Aedes aegypti but no study has yet evaluated the competence of New Caledonia Ae....

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Calvez E,Guillaumot L,Girault D,Richard V,O'Connor O,Paoaafaite T,Teurlai M,Pocquet N,Cao-Lormeau VM,Dupont-Rouzeyrol M

更新日期：2017-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevalence of lymphatic filariasis (LF) antigen in American Samoa was 16.5% in 1999. Seven rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) programmes between 2000 and 2006 reduced antigen prevalence to 2.3%. The most efficient methods of surveillance after MDA are not clear, but testing specific at-risk groups such...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Graves PM,Sheridan S,Fuimaono S,Lau CL

更新日期：2020-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phagocyte-derived extracellular traps (ETs) were recently demonstrated mainly in vertebrate hosts as an important effector mechanism against invading parasites. In the present study we aimed to characterize gastropod-derived invertebrate extracellular phagocyte trap (InEPT) formation in response to larval st...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Lange MK,Penagos-Tabares F,Muñoz-Caro T,Gärtner U,Mejer H,Schaper R,Hermosilla C,Taubert A

更新日期：2017-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Brazil, the autochthonous transmission of extra-Amazonian malaria occurs mainly in areas of the southeastern coastal Atlantic Forest, where Anopheles cruzii is the primary vector. In these locations, the population density of the mosquito varies with altitude (5-263 m above sea level), prompting us to hyp...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Lorenz C,Marques TC,Sallum MA,Suesdek L

更新日期：2014-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria vector control in Africa relies on insecticides targeting adult mosquito vectors via insecticide treated nets or indoor residual spraying. Despite the proven efficacy of these strategies, the emergence and rapid rise in insecticide resistance in malaria vectors raises many concerns about their sustai...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Niang el HA,Konaté L,Diallo M,Faye O,Dia I

更新日期：2016-02-05 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:The frequent outbreaks of human trichinellosis globally underscore the need to develop effective vaccine. We hypothesized that a novel vaccine could improve vaccine efficacy against Trichinella spiralis. METHODS:In this study, we developed virus-like particles (VLPs) containing the 53 KDa excretory/secretor...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Lee SH,Kim SS,Lee DH,Kim AR,Quan FS

更新日期：2016-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Onchocerciasis (river blindness) is a blinding parasitic disease that threatens the health of approximately 120 million people worldwide. While 99% of the population at-risk for infection from onchocerciasis live in Africa, some 500,000 people in the Americas are also threatened by infection. A relatively recent arriv...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Gustavsen K,Hopkins A,Sauerbrey M

更新日期：2011-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As evidence of the infection of domestic animals by Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Anaplasma sp. 'Omatjenne' is presently becoming available, understanding the epidemiological and ecological significance of infection is important to quantify the clinical and socio-economic impact of the diseases they cause. ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Teshale S,Geysen D,Ameni G,Dorny P,Berkvens D

更新日期：2018-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Post-mass drug administration (MDA) surveillance during the lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program in Sri Lanka, revealed the re-emergence of brugian filariasis after four decades. This study was done with the objectives of investigating the epidemiology and age-specific vulnerability to infection. Su...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Mallawarachchi CH,Nilmini Chandrasena TGA,Premaratna R,Mallawarachchi SMNSM,de Silva NR

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have previously reported that progesterone (P4) has a direct in vitro effect on the scolex evagination and growth of Taenia solium cysticerci. Here, we explored the hypothesis that the P4 direct effect on T. solium might be mediated by a novel steroid-binding parasite protein. METHODS:By way of using imm...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Aguilar-Díaz H,Nava-Castro KE,Escobedo G,Domínguez-Ramírez L,García-Varela M,Del Río-Araiza VH,Palacios-Arreola MI,Morales-Montor J

更新日期：2018-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-density asymptomatic infections of Plasmodium spp. are common in low endemicity areas worldwide, but outside Africa, their contribution to malaria transmission is poorly understood. Community-based studies with highly sensitive molecular diagnostics are needed to quantify the asymptomatic reservoir of Pl...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Nguitragool W,Mueller I,Kumpitak C,Saeseu T,Bantuchai S,Yorsaeng R,Yimsamran S,Maneeboonyang W,Sa-Angchai P,Chaimungkun W,Rukmanee P,Puangsa-Art S,Thanyavanich N,Koepfli C,Felger I,Sattabongkot J,Singhasivanon P

更新日期：2017-10-24 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:Dirofilaria immitis is a mosquito-borne pathogen that is spreading worldwide, and the associated infection (i.e. dirofilariosis) is becoming a threat to animals and humans living in endemic areas. Little is known about the occurrence and risk of infection of D. immitis in pinnipeds. Here we report dirofilari...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Alho AM,Marcelino I,Colella V,Flanagan C,Silva N,Correia JJ,Latrofa MS,Otranto D,Madeira de Carvalho L

更新日期：2017-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria which is one of the world's most threatening diseases. Anopheles dirus (sensu stricto) is among the main vectors of malaria in South East Asia. The mosquito innate immune response is the first line of defence against malaria parasites during its development. The immune d...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Khan MB,Liew JW,Leong CS,Lau YL

更新日期：2016-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Merozoite proteins of the malaria parasites involved in the invasion of red blood cells are selected by host immunity and their diversity is greatly influenced by changes in malaria epidemiology. In the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), malaria transmission is concentrated along the international borders and t...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hu Y,Wang L,Mbenda HGN,Soe MT,Yu C,Feng H,Kyaw MP,Cui L,Zhu X,Cao Y

更新日期：2019-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leishmania infantum and Toxoplasma gondii are protozoa with zoonotic and economic importance. Prevalences of antibodies to these agents were assessed in 173 horses from the north of Portugal. FINDINGS:Antibodies to L. infantum were detected by the direct agglutination test (DAT); seven (4.0%) horses were se...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Lopes AP,Sousa S,Dubey JP,Ribeiro AJ,Silvestre R,Cotovio M,Schallig HD,Cardoso L,Cordeiro-da-Silva A

更新日期：2013-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge of the potential vector role of Culicidae mosquitoes in Germany is very scanty, and until recently it was generally assumed that they are not involved in the transmission of anthroponotic or zoonotic pathogens in this country. However, anticipated changes in the course of global warming and globali...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Czajka C,Becker N,Poppert S,Jöst H,Schmidt-Chanasit J,Krüger A

更新日期：2012-01-11 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：BACKGROUND:Sheep scab is a highly contagious disease of sheep caused by the ectoparasitic mite Psoroptes ovis. The disease is endemic in the UK and has significant economic impact through its effects on performance and welfare. Diagnosis of sheep scab is achieved through observation of clinical signs e.g. itching, prur...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Burgess ST,Innocent G,Nunn F,Frew D,Kenyon F,Nisbet AJ,Huntley JF

更新日期：2012-01-10 00:00:00

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:Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease and drug-repurposing is a useful strategy to fill its exhausted drug development pipeline. The ferrocenyl analogue of chloroquine, ferroquine, is an antimalarial in late-stage drug development. The aim of the present work was to study the antischistosomal activ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Keiser J,Vargas M,Rubbiani R,Gasser G,Biot C

更新日期：2014-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infective larvae of the worldwide occurring zoonotic roundworm T. canis exhibit a marked affinity to the nervous tissues of paratenic hosts. In humans, most cases of neurotoxocarosis are considered to be caused by larvae of T. canis as T. cati larvae have rarely been found in the CNS in previous studies. How...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Janecek E,Beineke A,Schnieder T,Strube C

更新日期：2014-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhipicephalus microplus is an efficient biological vector of Babesia bovis, a causative agent of bovine babesiosis. Babesia bovis is passed transovarially to the next generation of ticks, which then transmit the parasite to naïve animals. Due to the importance of the R. microplus ovary for tick reproduction ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hussein HE,Johnson WC,Taus NS,Suarez CE,Scoles GA,Ueti MW

更新日期：2019-01-05 00:00:00