Ecophysiological characterization and molecular differentiation of Culex pipiens forms (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tunisia.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ecto-Nucleoside Triphosphate Diphosphohydrolases (Ecto-NTPDases) are enzymes that hydrolyze tri- and/or di-phosphate nucleotides. Evidences point to their participation in Trypanosoma cruzi virulence and infectivity. In this work, we evaluate TcNTPDase-1 gene expression in comparison with ecto-NTPDase activi...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Silva-Gomes NL,Ennes-Vidal V,Carolo JC,Batista MM,Soeiro MN,Menna-Barreto R,Moreira OC

更新日期：2014-10-05 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:Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a debilitating disease associated with extensive disfigurement and is one of a diverse group of diseases referred to as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) which mainly occur among the poorest populations. In line with global recommendations to eliminate LF, Kenya launched its LF ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Njenga SM,Kanyi HM,Mutungi FM,Okoyo C,Matendechero HS,Pullan RL,Halliday KE,Brooker SJ,Wamae CN,Onsongo JK,Won KY

更新日期：2017-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both falciparum and vivax malaria were historically prevalent in China with high incidence. With the control efforts, the annual incidence in the whole country has reduced to 0.0001% except in some areas in the southern borders after 2000. Despite this, the re-emergence or outbreak of malaria was unavoidable...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Pan JY,Zhou SS,Zheng X,Huang F,Wang DQ,Shen YZ,Su YP,Zhou GC,Liu F,Jiang JJ

更新日期：2012-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strongyloides stercoralis can undergo an alternative autoinfective life cycle in the host, which, in some individuals can lead to a lethal infection. However, due to a number of factors, such as, the majority of those infected are from low-income backgrounds and the limitation in experimental models for stud...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Mati VL,Raso P,de Melo AL

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The invasive temperate mosquito Aedes japonicus japonicus is a potential vector for various infectious diseases and therefore a target of vector control measures. Even though established in Germany, it is unclear whether the species has already reached its full distribution potential. The possible range of t...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Wieser A,Reuss F,Niamir A,Müller R,O'Hara RB,Pfenninger M

更新日期：2019-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria remains a major public health concern. Vector control measures based solely on insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) have demonstrated not to be feasible for malaria elimination. It has been shown that ivermectin affects several aspects of Anopheles species biology. Along...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Sampaio VS,Rivas GBDS,Kobylinski K,Pinilla YT,Pimenta PFP,Lima JBP,Bruno RV,Lacerda MVG,Monteiro WM

更新日期：2017-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) infection can result in increased risk of eosinophilic meningitis. Accumulation of eosinophils and inflammation can result in the A. cantonensis infection playing an important role in brain tissue injury during this pathological process. However, underlying mechan...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Yu L,Wu X,Wei J,Liao Q,Xu L,Luo S,Zeng X,Zhao Y,Lv Z,Wu Z

更新日期：2015-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Morocco, the main strategies of leishmaniasis vector control are based on environmental modifications. Use of local residual indoor spraying with synthetic pyrethroids is often envisaged. The need to evaluate this control method is essential. The current study was conducted to determine the efficacy of an...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Faraj C,Adlaoui el B,Ouahabi S,Elkohli M,Elrhazi M,Laqraa L,Ameur B

更新日期：2013-12-13 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:Neorickettsia are a group of intracellular α proteobacteria transmitted by digeneans (Platyhelminthes, Trematoda). These endobacteria can also infect vertebrate hosts of the helminths and cause serious diseases in animals and humans. Neorickettsia have been isolated from infected animals and maintained in ce...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Fischer K,Tkach VV,Curtis KC,Fischer PU

更新日期：2017-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by triatomine vectors. The northeastern region of Brazil is endemic for Chagas disease and has the largest diversity of triatomine species. T. cruzi development in its triatomine vector depends on diverse factors, including the composition o...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Gumiel M,da Mota FF,Rizzo Vde S,Sarquis O,de Castro DP,Lima MM,Garcia Ede S,Carels N,Azambuja P

更新日期：2015-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African trypanosomes are extracellular protozoan parasites that are transmitted between mammalian hosts by the bite of an infected tsetse fly. Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness is caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense or T. brucei gambiense, while African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Nakayima J,Nakao R,Alhassan A,Mahama C,Afakye K,Sugimoto C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trypanosoma rangeli is a protozoan that is non-pathogenic for humans and other mammals but causes pathology in the genus Rhodnius. T. rangeli and R. prolixus is an excellent model for studying the parasite-vector interaction, but its cycle in invertebrates remains unclear. The vector becomes infected on ingesting bloo...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Garcia ES,Castro DP,Figueiredo MB,Azambuja P

更新日期：2012-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The level of anthelmintic resistance within some cyathostomin parasite populations has increased to the level where sole reliance on anthelmintic-based control protocols is not possible. Management-based nematode control methods, including removal of faeces from pasture, are widely recommended for use in ass...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Corbett CJ,Love S,Moore A,Burden FA,Matthews JB,Denwood MJ

更新日期：2014-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small mammals are crucial for the life history of ixodid ticks, but their role and importance in the transmission cycle of tick-borne pathogens is mostly unknown. Candidatus Neoehrlichia mikurensis (CNM) and Anaplasma phagocytophilum are both tick-borne pathogens, and rodents are discussed to serve as main r...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Obiegala A,Pfeffer M,Pfister K,Tiedemann T,Thiel C,Balling A,Karnath C,Woll D,Silaghi C

更新日期：2014-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With field releases starting in Brazil, particular interest must be given to understanding how the endosymbiotic bacterium Wolbachia pipientis affects Aedes aegypti mosquitoes with a Brazilian genetic background. Currently, there is limited information on how the bacterium affects phenotypic traits such as l...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Dutra HL,Lopes da Silva V,da Rocha Fernandes M,Logullo C,Maciel-de-Freitas R,Moreira LA

更新日期：2016-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diversity of malaria vector populations, expressing various resistance and/or behavioural patterns could explain the reduced effectiveness of vector control interventions reported in some African countries. A better understanding of the ecology and distribution of malaria vectors is essential to design m...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Moiroux N,Bio-Bangana AS,Djènontin A,Chandre F,Corbel V,Guis H

更新日期：2013-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More effective mosquito control strategies are urgently required due to the increasing prevalence of insecticide resistance. The sterile insect technique (SIT) and the release of insects carrying a dominant lethal allele (RIDL) are two proposed methods for environmentally-friendly, species-targeted populatio...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hoang KP,Teo TM,Ho TX,Le VS

更新日期：2016-01-28 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:Antigen B (EgAgB) is an abundant lipoprotein released by the larva of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus into the host tissues. Its protein moiety belongs to the cestode-specific family known as hydrophobic ligand binding protein (HLBP), and is encoded by five gene subfamilies (EgAgB8/1-EgAgB8/5). The funct...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Silva-Álvarez V,Folle AM,Ramos AL,Kitano ES,Iwai LK,Corraliza I,Córsico B,Ferreira AM

更新日期：2016-02-04 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:Transfer RNA (tRNA)-derived fragments (tRFs) have been widely identified in nature, functioning in diverse biological and pathological situations. Yet, the presence of these small RNAs in Plasmodium spp. remains unknown. Systematic identification and characterization of tRFs is therefore highly needed to und...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Wang Z,Wei C,Hao X,Deng W,Zhang L,Wang Z,Wang H

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The East Route Project (ERP) of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project (SNWDP) stretches across schistosomiasis endemic and non-endemic areas in China, which may lead to the dispersal of Oncomelania hupensis, the intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum, from permissive areas along the Yangtze River Ba...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Sun CS,Luo F,Liu X,Miao F,Hu W

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma-associated antigen 59 (HCA59), which is one of the most important excretory/secretory products of Haemonchus contortus (HcESPs), is known to have antigenic functions. However, its immunomodulatory effects on host cells are poorly understood. METHODS:Here, we cloned the HCA59 gene an...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Wang Q,Wu L,Hasan MW,Lu M,Wang W,Yan R,Xu L,Song X,Li X

更新日期：2019-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was carried out to develop a health education learning package (HELP) about soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, and to evaluate what impact such a package could have in terms of reducing the incidence and intensity of STH infections among Orang Asli schoolchildren in Pahang, Malaysia. MET...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Al-Delaimy AK,Al-Mekhlafi HM,Lim YA,Nasr NA,Sady H,Atroosh WM,Mahmud R

更新日期：2014-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African trypanosomosis is a disease of public health and economic importance that poses a major threat to the livelihoods of people living in the Maasai Steppe, where there is a significant interaction between people, livestock and wildlife. The vulnerability of the Maasai people to the disease is enhanced b...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Simwango M,Ngonyoka A,Nnko HJ,Salekwa LP,Ole-Neselle M,Kimera SI,Gwakisa PS

更新日期：2017-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic fibrosis caused by chronic infection with Schistosoma japonica remains a serious public health problem in the world. Symptoms include inflammation, liver granuloma and fibrosis, whilst treatment options are still limited. This study aims to investigate whether and how traditional Chinese medicine Xia...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Huang Y,Lu J,Xu Y,Xiong C,Tong D,Hu N,Yang H

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proteins from the ABC family (ATP-binding cassette) represent the largest known group of efflux pumps, responsible for transporting specific molecules across lipid membranes in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. In arthropods they have been shown to play a role in insecticide defense/resistance. The ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Epis S,Porretta D,Mastrantonio V,Comandatore F,Sassera D,Rossi P,Cafarchia C,Otranto D,Favia G,Genchi C,Bandi C,Urbanelli S

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spatial repellents that drive mosquitoes away from treated areas, and odour-baited traps, that attract and kill mosquitoes, can be combined and work synergistically in a push-pull system. Push-pull systems have been shown to reduce house entry and outdoor biting rates of malaria vectors and so have the poten...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Tambwe MM,Moore SJ,Chilumba H,Swai JK,Moore JD,Stica C,Saddler A

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00