A paradoxical population structure of var DBLα types in Africa. by Mun Hua Tan, Kathryn E Tiedje, Qian Feng, Qi Zhan, Mercedes Pascual, Heejung Shim, Yao-Ban Chan, Karen P Day

“…The var multigene family encodes Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1), central to host-parasite interactions. Genome structure studies have identified three major groups of var genes by specific upstream sequences (upsA, B, or C). …”
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A Review of Hypothesized Determinants Associated with Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Die-Offs by David S. Miller, Eric Hoberg, Glen Weiser, Keith Aune, Mark Atkinson, Cleon Kimberling

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaplasmosis in Simmental Cattle in the Peruvian Amazon by Hugo Frias, Luis Murga, William Bardales, Vanessa Frias, Segundo Melecio Portocarrero-Villegas, Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Miguel Arista, José Américo Saucedo-Uriarte

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Pregnant Women, a Potential Reservoir for Onchocerca volvulus? A Cross Sectional Study in Maridi County, South Sudan by Chiara Trevisan, Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, Raphael A. Abong, Yak Yak Bol, Joseph N. Siewe Fodjo, Katja Polman, Robert Colebunders

“…Pregnant women may be a parasite reservoir as they are not included in routine ivermectin (IVM) treatments due to unassessed drug safety. …”
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Distribution and Natural History of the Workerless Inquiline Ant Pogonomyrmex Anergismus Cole (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by Robert A. Johnson

“…Males mated with colony-mates, mostly inside the nest, and then returned to the nest, Pogonomyrmex anergismus may parasitize host nests over multiple years, with presence of host female alates confirming that the host gyne is not killed. …”
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Cardiac Autonomic Control Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Chagas' Heart Disease by Diego F. Dávila, Jose H. Donis, Gabriela Arata de Bellabarba, Vanesa Villarroel, Francisco Sanchez, Lisbeth Berrueta, Siham Salmen, Barbara Das Neves

“…Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to analyze how knowledge on Chagas' disease evolved from being initially considered as a primary cardioneuromyopathy to the current status of a congestive cardiomyopathy of parasitic origin.…”
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The Immune Response to Trypanosoma cruzi: Role of Toll-Like Receptors and Perspectives for Vaccine Development by Mauricio M. Rodrigues, Ana Carolina Oliveira, Maria Bellio

“…In the past ten years, studies have shown the recognition of Trypanosoma cruzi-associated molecular patterns by members of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) family and demonstrated the crucial participation of different TLRs during the experimental infection with this parasite. In the present review, we will focus on the role of TLR-activated pathways in the modulation of both innate and acquired immune responses to T. cruzi infection, as well as discuss the state of the art of vaccine research and development against the causative agent of Chagas disease (or American trypanosomiasis).…”
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Current Controlled Current Differencing Buffered Amplifier: Implementation and Applications by Sudhanshu Maheshwari, Iqbal A. Khan

“…A new four terminal current-controlled active element is introduced, where parasitic resistances at two current input ports are controlled leading to the definition of current-controlled current differencing buffered amplifier. …”
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IDENTIFIKASI TIPE STOMATA PADA DAUN TUMBUHAN XEROFIT (Euphorbia splendens), HIDROFIT (Ipomoea aquatica), DAN MESOFIT (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) by Raras Setyo Retno

“…Mesofit plant hibiscus (Hibiscus rosasinensis) has a parasitic type of stomata. Hidrofit plant (Ipomoea aquatica) is anisositik, that is cells surrounded cover three neighboring cells that are not as great.…”
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Prevalence and Subtype Analysis of Blastocystis hominis Isolated from Patients in the Northeast of Iran by Mitra Salehi, Jalal Mardaneh, Hamid Reza Niazkar, Mohammadhaasan Minooeianhaghighi, Elahe Arshad, Fateme Soleimani, Alireza Mohammadzadeh

“…Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. Pathogenicity of Blastocystis spp. remains controversial, and it has been suggested that it may be associated with specific subtypes of the organism. …”
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Evaluation of the Tyrosine and Dopamine Serum Levels in Experimental Infected BALB/c Mice with Chronic Toxoplasmosis by Mehdi Mirzaeipour, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Qasem Asgari, Mohammad Nohtani, Sajad Rashidi, Mohammad Saleh Bahreini

“…Background. Toxoplasma parasite alters the transduction of neurotransmitter signals and leads to changes in the level of brain neurotransmitters including tyrosine and dopamine, so behavior changes can occur in infected hosts. …”
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Prevalence, Severity, and Determinant Factors of Anemia among Pregnant Women in South Sudanese Refugees, Pugnido, Western Ethiopia by Aklilu Alemayehu, Lealem Gedefaw, Tilahun Yemane, Yaregal Asres

“…Blood smear and fecal specimen were examined for hemoparasite and intestinal parasite, respectively. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done using SPSS-Version 20.0. …”
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Multilevel Precision-Based Rational Design of Chemical Inhibitors Targeting the Hydrophobic Cleft of Apical Membrane Antigen 1 (AMA1) by Umashankar Vetrivel, Shalini Muralikumar, B Mahalakshmi, K Lily Therese, HN Madhavan, Mohamed Alameen, Indhuja Thirumudi

“…Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular Apicomplexan parasite and a causative agent of toxoplasmosis in human. …”
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Transcriptional profiles analysis of effects of Toxoplasma gondii rhoptry protein 16 on THP-1 macrophages by Ningai Yang, Ningai Yang, Ningai Yang, Mingyang Li, Hong Yang, Jiaming Li, Tiantian Dang, Guangqi Li, Zhijun Zhao, Zhijun Zhao, Zhijun Zhao

“…IntroductionToxoplasma gondii, an intracellular parasitic protozoan, is globally recognized for its ability to cause parasitic diseases and has developed diverse strategies to evade immune-mediated elimination. …”
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Antimalarial Activity of Piperine by Artitaya Thiengsusuk, Phunuch Muhamad, Wanna Chaijaroenkul, Kesara Na-Bangchang

“…A marked change in parasite morphology was observed within 48 hours of piperine exposure. …”
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Clinical and Immunological Analysis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis before and after Different Treatments by José A. O'Daly, Humberto M. Spinetti, Joe Gleason, María B. Rodríguez

“…Immunoblottings antigenic bands frequency as well as Integral Optical Density (IOD) Area Densitometry decreased with sera from SR, after Glu or VT treatments in CL volunteers. Intracellular parasitism is due to normal antibodies recognizing parasite antigens after inoculation by vector. …”
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Parasitological, Hematological, and Immunological Response of Experimentally Infected Sheep with Venezuelan Isolates of Trypanosoma evansi, Trypanosoma equiperdum, and Trypanosoma... by Nereida Parra-Gimenez, Armando Reyna-Bello

“…Cross-reaction was observed between the three parasite species. These results show that sheep are susceptible to the three-trypanosome species and suggest they can act as a reservoir when sheep are raised and managed with other important livestock such as cattle, horses, buffalos, or goats. …”
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Identifying suitable tester for evaluating Striga resistant lines using DArTseq markers and agronomic traits. by Degife Zebire, Abebe Menkir, Victor Adetimirin, Wende Mengesha, Silvestro Meseka, Melaku Gedil

“…This result can also encourage other breeders to investigate testers relative discriminating ability with varying levels of resistance in hybrid breeding for resistance to diseases, pests, and other parasitic plants.…”
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Assessing the Feasibility of Using a Multiplex Serological Assay to Conduct Serosurveillance for Malaria Exposure in Deployed Military Personnel by Sidhartha Chaudhury, Jessica S. Bolton, Edwin Kamau, Elke S. Bergmann-Leitner

“…The study demonstrated the feasibility of implementing a multiplex serology approach for conducting serosurveillance for Anopheles vector exposure and Plasmodium parasite exposure in samples collected following military deployments and its potential to support public health policies.…”
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Molecular Assessment of Blastocystis hominis in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Balad City, Saladin Province, Iraq by Shereen Khalid Ismaiel, Abeer Abbas Ali, Akeel Hussein Ali Al-Assi

“…Objectives: This study aims to identify the subtypes of Blastocystis sp. parasite isolated from diabetes mellitus patients using molecular techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis. …”
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