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:Methods currently used in sampling adult Aedes aegypti, the main vector of dengue and chikungunya viruses are limited for effective surveillance of the vector and accurate determination of the extent of virus transmission during outbreaks and inter - epidemic periods. Here, we document the use of natural hum...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Owino EA,Sang R,Sole CL,Pirk C,Mbogo C,Torto B

更新日期：2014-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between climatic factors and mosquito abundance is very important to determine parasite activity levels and, therefore, disease risk. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the seasonal abundance of anophelines and their association with meteorological variables and disease trans...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Bashar K,Tuno N

更新日期：2014-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Brazil, preventive chemotherapy targeting soil-transmitted helminthiasis is being scaled-up. Hence, spatially explicit estimates of infection risks providing information about the current situation are needed to guide interventions. Available high-resolution national model-based estimates either rely on a...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Chammartin F,Guimarães LH,Scholte RG,Bavia ME,Utzinger J,Vounatsou P

更新日期：2014-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Susceptibility of Ae. aegypti mosquito to dengue virus (DENV) varies geographically and can be influenced by climatic factors such as temperature, which affect the incidence, seasonality and distribution of vector-borne diseases. The first outbreak of dengue fever (DF) in Kenya occured in 1982 in the coastal...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Chepkorir E,Lutomiah J,Mutisya J,Mulwa F,Limbaso K,Orindi B,Ng'ang'a Z,Sang R

更新日期：2014-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of bovine babesiosis caused by Babesia divergens has been declining during the past decades in northeastern Hungary, and no cases have been observed since 2008. Infections of cattle with B. major and Theileria buffeli were hitherto reported in southern and western Europe. In other parts of the...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hornok S,Mester A,Takács N,Fernández de Mera IG,de la Fuente J,Farkas R

更新日期：2014-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) might be difficult, in particular in endemic areas where different species of Leishmania can cause lesions of very similar appearance and where other skin diseases with similar clinical symptoms occur. Even today, the parasitological diagnosis of CL remains the g...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Mouttaki T,Morales-Yuste M,Merino-Espinosa G,Chiheb S,Fellah H,Martin-Sanchez J,Riyad M

更新日期：2014-09-04 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: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:Swim bladder inflammation (SBI) is an important disease of common carp fingerlings in Central Europe. In the 1980s, its etiology was ascribed to multicellular proliferative stages of the myxozoan parasite Sphaerospora dykovae (formerly S. renicola). S. dykovae was reported to proliferate in the blood and in ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Holzer AS,Hartigan A,Patra S,Pecková H,Eszterbauer E

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL) due to Leishmania major (L. major) is still a serious public health problem in Tunisia. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and risk factors associated with L. major infection in old and new foci using leishmanin skin test (LST) in central Tunisia. METHODS:A cro...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Bettaieb J,Toumi A,Chlif S,Chelghaf B,Boukthir A,Gharbi A,Ben Salah A

更新日期：2014-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of endemic murid rodents as hosts of arthropod vectors of diseases of medical and veterinary significance is well established in the northern hemisphere. In contrast, endemic murids are comparatively understudied as vector hosts in Africa, particularly in South Africa. Considering the great rodent d...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Fagir DM,Ueckermann EA,Horak IG,Bennett NC,Lutermann H

更新日期：2014-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A plethora of evidence shows that activated microglia play a critical role in the pathogenesis of the central nervous system (CNS). Toxoplasmic encephalitis (TE) frequently occurs in HIV/AIDS patients. However, knowledge remains limited on the contributions of activated microglia to the pathogenesis of TE. ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Zhang YH,Chen H,Chen Y,Wang L,Cai YH,Li M,Wen HQ,Du J,An R,Luo QL,Wang XL,Lun ZR,Xu YH,Shen JL

更新日期：2014-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Environmental changes caused by urbanization can cause alterations in the ecology and behavior of sandflies and in the epidemiology of leishmaniasis. Geotechnological tools allow the analysis and recognition of spatiotemporal patterns by monitoring and mapping risk areas of this vector-borne disease. This st...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Casaril AE,Monaco NZ,de Oliveira EF,Eguchi GU,Paranhos Filho AC,Pereira LE,Oshiro ET,Galati EA,Mateus NL,de Oliveira AG

更新日期：2014-08-15 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:Dirofilaria repens is the causative agent of subcutaneous dirofilariosis of dogs, other animals and humans. This nematode is transmitted by mosquitoes of Aedes, Anopheles and Culex genera. In dogs, the parasite may cause subclinical infection or cutaneous signs. Recently, D. repens has emerged and spread in ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Di Cesare A,Braun G,Di Giulio E,Paoletti B,Aquilino V,Bartolini R,La Torre F,Meloni S,Drake J,Pandolfi F,Avolio S,Traversa D

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited available sequence information has greatly impeded population genetics, phylogenetics and systematics studies in the subclass Acari (mites and ticks). Mitochondrial (mt) DNA is well known to provide genetic markers for investigations in these areas, but complete mt genomic data have been lacking for ...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Gu XB,Liu GH,Song HQ,Liu TY,Yang GY,Zhu XQ

更新日期：2014-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The African malaria vector, Anopheles gambiae s.s., is known to feed selectively on certain plants for sugar sources. However, the adaptive significance of this behaviour especially on how the extracts of such plants impact on the fitness of this vector has not been explored. This study determined the toxici...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Wachira SW,Omar S,Jacob JW,Wahome M,Alborn HT,Spring DR,Masiga DK,Torto B

更新日期：2014-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trichinella spiralis expresses paramyosin (Ts-Pmy) not only as a structural protein but also as an immunomodulator that inhibits host complement as a survival strategy. Previous studies demonstrated that Ts-Pmy bound to complement components C8 and C9 and inhibited the polymerization of C9 during the formati...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Hao Y,Zhao X,Yang J,Gu Y,Sun R,Zhu X

更新日期：2014-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyrethroid resistance has been slower to emerge in Anopheles arabiensis than in An. gambiae s.s and An. funestus and, consequently, studies are only just beginning to unravel the genes involved. Permethrin resistance in An. arabiensis in Lower Moshi, Tanzania has been linked to elevated levels of both P450 m...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Matowo J,Jones CM,Kabula B,Ranson H,Steen K,Mosha F,Rowland M,Weetman D

更新日期：2014-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria transmission in Cameroon is mediated by a plethora of vectors that are heterogeneously distributed across the country depending on the biotope. To effectively guide malaria control operations, regular update on the role of local Anopheles species is essential. Therefore, an entomological survey was c...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Tabue RN,Nem T,Atangana J,Bigoga JD,Patchoke S,Tchouine F,Fodjo BY,Leke RG,Fondjo E

更新日期：2014-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aedes albopictus is widely distributed across tropical and sub-tropical regions and is associated with the transmission of several arboviruses. Although this species is increasingly relevant to public health due its ability to successfully colonize both urban and rural habitats, favoring the dispersion of vi...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Saboia-Vahia L,Cuervo P,Borges-Veloso A,de Souza NP,Britto C,Dias-Lopes G,De Jesus JB

更新日期：2014-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biting midges of the genus Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) are biological vectors of internationally important arboviruses. To understand the role of Culicoides in the transmission of these viruses, it is essential to correctly identify the species involved. Within the western Palaearctic region, the m...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Garros C,Balenghien T,Carpenter S,Delécolle JC,Meiswinkel R,Pédarrieu A,Rakotoarivony I,Gardès L,Golding N,Barber J,Miranda M,Borràs DB,Goffredo M,Monaco F,Pagès N,Sghaier S,Hammami S,Calvo JH,Lucientes J,Geysen D,

更新日期：2014-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opisthorchiasis and Opisthorchis viverrini-associated bile duct cancer represent major public health threats in Thailand and Laos. The tegument of this food borne fluke plays pivotal roles in parasite metabolism, homeostasis and osmoregulation. Excretory/secretory products also pass from the fluke to the bil...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Thanasuwan S,Piratae S,Brindley PJ,Loukas A,Kaewkes S,Laha T

更新日期：2014-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blastocystis sp. is one of the most prevalent parasites found in human stool and has been recently considered an opportunistic emerging pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. However, cases of invasive intestinal infections and skin rashes have been attributed to infection by Blastocystis sp in immunocom...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Santos HL,Sodré FC,de Macedo HW

更新日期：2014-04-29 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:Schistosoma japonicum is one of the major causative agents of schistosomiasis. The pairing of males and females leads to female sexual maturation and maintains this mature state. However, the mechanisms by which pairing facilitates sexual maturation are yet to be investigated. METHODS:Parasites isolated fro...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Sun J,Wang S,Li C,Ren Y,Wang J

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thymidylate synthase is a housekeeping gene, designated ancient due to its role in DNA synthesis and ubiquitous phyletic distribution. The genomic sequences were characterized coding for thymidylate synthase in two species of the genus Trichinella, an encapsulating T. spiralis and a non-encapsulating T. pseu...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Jagielska E,Płucienniczak A,Dąbrowska M,Dowierciał A,Rode W

更新日期：2014-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is host to a community of zoonotic and other helminth species. Tracking their community structure and dynamics over decades is one way to monitor the long term risk of parasitic infectious diseases relevant to public and veterinary health. METHODS:We identified 17 helminth specie...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Franssen F,Nijsse R,Mulder J,Cremers H,Dam C,Takumi K,van der Giessen J

更新日期：2014-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alternative splicing (AS) of mRNA is a vital mechanism for enhancing genomic complexity in eukaryotes. Spliced isoforms of the same gene can have diverse molecular and biological functions and are often differentially expressed across various tissues, times, and conditions. Thus, AS has important implication...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Abubucker S,McNulty SN,Rosa BA,Mitreva M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Toxoplasmosis is an important zoonosis, being a cause of congenital disease and abortion in animals and humans. DNA vaccination as a promising vaccine remains a challenge for an improved delivery system. METHODS:In this study, attenuated Salmonella typhimurium BRD509 was used to deliver a DNA vaccine encodi...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Cong H,Yuan Q,Zhao Q,Zhao L,Yin H,Zhou H,He S,Wang Z

更新日期：2014-03-31 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:Schistosomiasis studies in western Kenya have mainly focused on the intestinal form, with evidence of urinary schistosomiasis remaining anecdotal. Detailed disease mapping has been carried out predominantly along the shores of Lake Victoria, but there is a paucity of information on intestinal and urinary sch...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Sang HC,Muchiri G,Ombok M,Odiere MR,Mwinzi PN

更新日期：2014-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemotropic mycoplasmas are epicellular erythrocytic bacteria that can cause infectious anemia in some mammalian species. Worldwide, hemotropic mycoplasmas are emerging or re-emerging zoonotic pathogens potentially causing serious and significant health problems in wildlife. The objective of this study was to...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Mascarelli PE,Keel MK,Yabsley M,Last LA,Breitschwerdt EB,Maggi RG

更新日期：2014-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between the environment and infection of cattle with trematodes was studied at Arumeru District, Arusha Region, northern Tanzania. Randomly selected villages were grouped into three cattle management strata, (i) zero-grazing (ZZ) (ii) communal grazing without irrigation (ZC) and (iii) commun...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Nzalawahe J,Kassuku AA,Stothard JR,Coles GC,Eisler MC

更新日期：2014-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bravecto (fluralaner; MSD Animal Health) is a novel systemic ectoparasiticide for dogs providing long-acting flea- and tick-control after a single oral dose. Scalibor Protectorband (deltamethrin; MSD Animal Health) is a collar often used to reduce sandfly feeding for leishmaniasis prevention. This study inve...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Walther FM,Fisara P,Allan MJ,Roepke RK,Nuernberger MC

更新日期：2014-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abundance and species composition of sympatric malaria vector species are the important factors governing transmission intensity. A widespread insecticidal bed net coverage may replace endophagic species with exophagic species. However, unique local environments also influence a vector population. This study...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Futami K,Dida GO,Sonye GO,Lutiali PA,Mwania MS,Wagalla S,Lumumba J,Kongere JO,Njenga SM,Minakawa N

更新日期：2014-02-11 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:The abundance, richness and diversity of mosquitoes and aquatic insects associated with their oviposition sites were surveyed along eight states of the Pacific coast of Mexico. Diversity was estimated using the Shannon index (H'), similarity measures and cluster analysis. METHODS:Oviposition sites were samp...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Bond JG,Casas-Martínez M,Quiroz-Martínez H,Novelo-Gutiérrez R,Marina CF,Ulloa A,Orozco-Bonilla A,Muñoz M,Williams T

更新日期：2014-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The chemical control of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, the major vector of dengue, is being seriously threatened due to the development of pyrethroid resistance. Substitutions in the 1016 and 1534 sites of the voltage gated sodium channel (AaNaV), commonly known as kdr mutations, confer the mosquito with knockd...

journal_title：Parasites & vectors

authors： Linss JG,Brito LP,Garcia GA,Araki AS,Bruno RV,Lima JB,Valle D,Martins AJ

更新日期：2014-01-15 00:00:00