Contribution of Imaging in Diagnosis of Primitive Cyst Hydatid in Unusual Localization: Pleura—A Report of Two Cases by Fatima Zahra Mrabet, Jihane Achrane, Yassir Sabri, Fatima Ezzahra El Hassani, Sanaa Hammi, Jamal Eddine Bourkadi

“…Humans can become infested by accidentally ingesting the eggs that are passed in the feces from definitive hosts (usually a canid, such as a wolf, fox, or dog). …”
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Heminthiasis in a Wild Rats (Rattus sp.) in Surabaya by Hemasayu Nirmala Putri, Budiarto Budiarto, Arimbi Arimbi, Lucia Tri Suwanti, Kusnoto Kusnoto, Soeharsono Soeharsono

“…From exploration using a microscope, 27 samples showed positive result in the presence of Capillaria hepatica's eggs. Helminth found in this research are Hymenolepis diminuta, Taenia taeniaformis. and Capillaria hepatica which are zoonotic.…”
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Update of Indicator PCB Levels in Food in Southern Italy: Assessment of the Dietary Exposure for Adult and Elderly Population by Grazia Barone, Arianna Storelli, Rita Garofalo, Maria Maddalena Storelli

“…The levels of non-dioxin-like PCB indicators (iPCBs 28, 52, 101, 138, 153, and 180) were determined in food samples (seafood, meat and processed meat, milk and dairy products, hen eggs, olive oil, and other fats) to evaluate the exposure of adult and elderly population. iPCB levels in samples were in the following order: fishery products > meat and processed meat > milk and dairy products > olive oil and other fats. …”
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Morphological Comparisons of Adult Worker Bees Developed in Chinese and Italian Honey Bee Combs by Shunhua Yang, Hui Li, Pingqing Wu, Dan Yue, Yulong Guo, Wenzheng Zhao, Kun Dong

“…These combs were provided to Chinese honey bee colonies for queens to lay fertilized eggs with the aim of rearing larger workers. Workers emerging from the control and treatment combs were designated as control and treatment workers, respectively. …”
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The current distribution of pond slider Trachemys scripta (Reptilia: Emydidae) in Croatia by Toni Koren, Ana Štih, Ivona Burić, Katarina Koller, Boris Lauš, Mladen Zadravec

“…Three new sightings of females digging nests, laying eggs and sightings of hatchlings were recorded, suggesting successful reproduction of the species. …”
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Behavioral Differentiation and Ovarian Development of Unmated Gynes, Queens, and Workers of Ectatomma vizottoi Almeida 1987 (Formicidae, Ectatomminae) by Alexsandro Santana Vieira, Wedson Desidério Fernandes, William Fernando Antonialli-Junior

“…Ovipositing reproductive eggs was an exclusive task of the queen, whereas workers showed 15 caste-specific behaviors. …”
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The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of turkeys (meleagris yallopavo) by Ferda Sevinç, Feyzullah Güçlü, Mehmet Yaman, Funda Altınöz

“…., Choanotaenia mfundibulum, Trichostrongylus tenuis and Heterakis gallinarum eggs were respectively detected at the rate of 12.88 %, 7,11 %, 6.44 %, 1.55 %, 1.33 %. 0,08 %in the microscopic examination of lecal samples.…”
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Biology of the Wild Silkmoth Anaphe panda (Boisduval) in the Kakamega Forest of Western Kenya by N. Mbahin, S. K. Raina, E. N. Kioko, J. M. Mueke

“…A study on the life cycle of the silkmoth Anaphe panda (Boisduval) was conducted in two different habitats of the Kakamega Forest in western Kenya: Ikuywa, an indigenous forest, and Isecheno, a mixed indigenous forest. Eggs were laid in clusters, and the incubation period ranged from 40 to 45 days. …”
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Development of an analytical method involving thiol methylation for the analysis of pentachlorothiophenol in food using gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry by Junhyeong Park, Adebayo J. Akinboye, Joon-Goo Lee

“…In animal-derived food, PCTP was detected only in eggs (ND to 3.10 ng/g) and mussels (ND to 4.36 ng/g).…”
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Repeated Successful Nest Sharing and Cooperation Between Western Kingbirds (Tyrannus verticalis) and a Female Western Kingbird × Scissor‐Tailed Flycatcher (T. forficatus) Hybrid... by Alexander J. Worm, Emily R. Donahue, Than J. Boves, Andrew D. Sweet

“…Here we describe, both behaviorally and genetically, the unique case of two female birds, a western kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) and a western kingbird × scissor‐tailed flycatcher (T. forficatus) hybrid, simultaneously occupying (and likely co‐incubating eggs in) a single nest. Both females provisioned nestlings, and they did this in two consecutive years (producing four fledglings each year). …”
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Simple visualization of fish migration history based on high‐resolution otolith δ18O profiles and hydrodynamic models by Tatsuya Sakamoto

“…The predicted locations were consistent with the results of sampling surveys of eggs and juveniles and correctly approached the point where fish were caught. …”
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Differences of type of foods consumed by households in urban and rural West Java, Indonesia by Annisa Nurhidayati Vieta, Riyadi Hadi

“…Households in low and medium dietary diversity only consumed eggs as primary protein sources. Programs promoting diverse protein source consumption could help reduce the incidence of food insecurity and stunting, especially in rural settings.…”
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Perspective: Milk and Dairy Provide Affordable High-Quality Protein and Merit Inclusion in the Protein Foods Group by Adam Drewnowski

“…Servings of milk, yogurt, and cheese provided 7 g of protein and were comparable with eggs and beans in terms of protein cost. The MyPlate 1-oz protein equivalency table ought to consider protein quality and ought to include dairy products as sources of dietary protein.…”
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Scrotal Swelling and Testicular Atrophy due to Schistosomiasis in a 9-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report by Peter F. Rambau, Alphonce Chandika, Philipo L. Chalya, Kahima Jackson

“…Histological examination reveals atrophic testis and heavy active granulomatous inflammation with schistosoma eggs consistent with Schistosoma haematobium in the tunica vaginalis.…”
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Survey of Traveler’s Diarrhea: Epidemiology and Testing Reveal the Source by Zhenguo Gao, Muti Mahe, Shabiremu Tuohetamu, Fang Li, Jian Zhang, Yidan Xia, Xiaona Sun, Abuzhalihan Naerkezi, Ruifang Huang, Hongbin Liu, Daxin Ni, Rong Zhang

“…The results of this retrospective cohort study showed that the consumption of boiled eggs for breakfast on May 9 was a common factor (R2 = 6.67, P=0.023). …”
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Porcine Cysticercosis in Southeast Uganda: Seroprevalence in Kamuli and Kaliro Districts by C. Waiswa, E. M. Fèvre, Z. Nsadha, C. S. Sikasunge, A. L. Willingham

“…In addition, of the 528 homesteads surveyed 138 (26%) did not have pit latrines indicating a high probability of pigs having access to human faeces and thus T. solium eggs. This study thus indicates the need for better data on this neglected zoonotic disease in Uganda, with a particular emphasis on the risk factors for infection in both pigs and humans. …”
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Prevalence and Infection’s Degree of Gastrointestinal Nematode Worm in Friesian Holstein Dairy Cows at KUTT Suka Makmur Pasuruan Regency by Kinanti Putri Utami, Kuncoro Puguh Santoso, Lucia Tri Suwanti, Poedji Hastutiek, Dian Ayu Permatasari, Agus Sunarso

“…Positive samples were further examined by McMaster methods to determine the number of worm eggs per gram feces. The type of worms were Oesophagostomum sp. (24%), Haemonchus sp. (20%), Mecistocirrus sp. (13%), Trichuris sp. (8%), Ostertagia sp. (6%), Trichostrongylus sp. (6%), Nematodirus sp. (3%), and Strongyloides sp. (3%). …”
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Peptide fraction from sturgeon muscle by pepsin hydrolysis exerts anti-inflammatory effects in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages via MAPK and NF-κB pathways by Ruichang Gao, Wanghui Shu, Yang Shen, Quancai Sun, Wengang Jin, Dajing Li, Ying Li, Li Yuan

“…Previous studies have suggested that polypeptides extracted from milk, soybean, fish, eggs, and meat possess potential anti-inflammatory effects. …”
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Prevalence of fasciola sp. infection in ruminants by M. Al Mamun, M. Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan, M. Ali Zinnah, M. Mahmudul Hassan, Mohammad Atikuzzaman, M. Bashir Uddin

“…Native and sedimentation techniques were used to determine the eggs.<p> <b>Results:</b> Out of the 6220 ruminants, 2319 were infected (37%) with Fasciola sp. …”
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The caterpillar Manduca sexta brain shows changes in gene expression and protein abundance correlating with parasitic manipulation of behaviour by McMillan LEM, Herbison RH, Biron DG, A Barkhouse, DW Miller, N Raun, Adamo SA

“…The female wasp injects her eggs and a symbiotic virus (i.e. bracovirus, CcBV) into the body of its host. …”
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