A Case of Trichinellosis in a 14-Year-Old Male Child at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia by Abebe Melese, Musa Mohammed, Worku Ketema, Alemayehu Toma

“…It is one of the most important parasitic human pathogens in the world. It is, however, underreported in part because none of the clinical manifestations are pathognomonic. …”
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Winter tick sharing between ungulates in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and implications for apparent competition by Troy Koser, Alynn Martin, Alyson Courtemanch, Laura Thompson, Benjamin Wise, Gary Fralick, Sarah Dewey, Amy Girard, Brandon Scurlock, Jared Rogerson, Kennan Oyen, Paul Cross

“…Abstract Host species heterogeneity can drive parasite dynamics through variation in host competency as well as host abundance. …”
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Preliminary Evidence of Human Plasmodium in Domestic Animals from a Malaria-Endemic Region in Indonesia [version 4; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not app... by Munirah Munirah, Sitti Wahyuni, Firdaus Hamid, Isra Wahid

“…Nested PCR was used for parasite molecular detection, while Plasmodium species were identified using the sequenced DNA. …”
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Effect of ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis on the histopathology and gill and gut microbiota of goldfish (Carassius auratus) by Xialian Bu, Xialian Bu, Xianqi Peng, Xianqi Peng, Lei Huang, Lei Huang, Yu Zhao, Jinbiao Jiao, Jinbiao Jiao, Jian Zhu, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Xiaohong Huang, Xiaohong Huang, Aqin Zheng, Aqin Zheng, Huantao Qu, Jiayun Yao, Jiayun Yao

“…IntroductionThe ectoparasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, is the pathogen of white spot disease in freshwater fish, which parasitizes on gills, fins, and skins of fish, causing tissue damage and death of host. …”
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Effect of thymol and propolis extract on genotoxicity, biochemical activities and expression profile of some genes on honey bee, Apis mellifera, infected with Vairimorpha (Nosema)... by Salwa I. Sebak, Heba A. S. Elelimy, Heba Seyam, Soad A. Elkenawy

“…Abstract Background Nosema ceranae, the predominant microsporidian parasite, weakens Apis mellifera honey bee colonies and reduces their productivity and reproduction. …”
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Matrine disturbs the eimeria necatrix-induced loop of tuft cell-intestinal stem cell-goblet cell by inactivating IL-13/JAK2/STAT3 signaling by Geng-xiu Zan, Hao-zhan Qu, Jia Meng, Xiao-fan Wang, Hui-chao Yan, Xiu-qi Wang, Jia-yi Zhou

“…As sensors in the gut, tuft cells integrate a complex array of luminal signals to regulate the differentiation fate of intestinal stem cells (ISCs), which trigger a loop of tuft cell-ISC-goblet cell after parasitic infection. As a plant-derived alkaloid, Matrine plays a prominent role for standardizing ISC functions in Eimeria necatrix (EN)-exposed chicks. …”
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Epidemiological survey on tick borne diseases of pet dogs in korla, northwestern china by Jianhui CHEN, Shen SHI 2, Nannan CUI, Lixin SU, Ziqi WANG, Fang LI, Shang ZHAN, Guoyu ZHAO, Yuanzhi WANG, Xijiang WANG

“…Coxiella burnetii were detected both in parasitic ticks and in blood samples with a detection rate of 17.93% (40/233) in tick and 79.1% (155/196) in blood samples, followed by 21.52% H. canis (48/233) in tick, 2.5% A. bovis (5/196) in blood samples. …”
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Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of disappearing Plasmodium vivax in southern Thailand by Parsakorn Tapaopong, Gustavo da Silva, Aurel Holzschuh, Wasinee Rungsarityotin, Chayanut Suansomjit, Kanit Pumchuea, Khajohnpong Manopwisedjaroen, Amnat Khamsiriwatchara, Podjadeach Khuntong, Liwang Cui, Cristian Koepfli, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Wang Nguitragool

“…Distinct genetic differences were found between Yala and Tak in pvmsp1 42 , providing a local genotypic profile useful for tracing parasite origins.…”
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3D-Printed Tablets of Nifurtimox: In Vitro and In Vivo Anti-<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> Studies by Giselle R. Bedogni, Ana Luiza Lima, Idejan P. Gross, Tatiana Prata Menezes, Andre Talvani, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Claudio J. Salomon

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by infection with the parasite <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i>. Benznidazole and nifurtimox are the only approved drugs for treating this condition, but their low aqueous solubility may lead to erratic bioavailability. …”
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Anthelmintic activity of 1,10-phenanthroline-5,6-dione-based metallodrugs by Maria E. Cirino, Thainá R. Teixeira, Alessandro M. H. Silva, Ana C. C. Borges, Lucas Fukui-Silva, Luis G. Wagner, Christiane Fernandes, Malachy McCann, André L. S. Santos, Josué de Moraes

“…Abstract Parasitic worm infections impose a significant public health burden, affecting over 2 billion people, particularly in low-income regions. …”
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Encapsulation and Melanization Are Not Correlated to Successful Immune Defense Against Parasitoid Wasps in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> by Lilla B. Magyar, István Andó, Gyöngyi Cinege

“…Expression profiles of the <i>PPO2</i> and <i>PPO3</i> prophenoloxidase genes, which encode key enzymes in the melanization reaction, were detected by qRT-PCR. Parasitization assays were used to analyze fly and wasp eclosion success. …”
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The assessment of dairy goats’ welfare in alpine summer ranges by Manuela Renna, Benedetta Torsiello, Silvana Mattiello, Luca Battaglini, Monica Battini

“…Exceptions regarded the hair coat condition, possibly due to external parasitism, the use of shelter while resting and the level of synchronisation during resting. …”
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Beyond the Surface and Exploring the Microscopic Landscape: Histomorphological Findings in Appendicectomy Specimens by Radhika C. Sasturkar, Pushpalatha Karumanchi, Pranathi Mahankali

“…However, rare findings such as diverticulum, parasitic infestations, and tumors of the appendix were also found. …”
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Casein Kinases 2-dependent phosphorylation of the placental ligand VAR2CSA regulates Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes cytoadhesion. by Dominique Dorin-Semblat, Jean-Philippe Semblat, Romain Hamelin, Anand Srivastava, Marilou Tetard, Graziella Matesic, Christian Doerig, Benoit Gamain

“…Furthermore, using CRISPR/Cas9 we generated a parasite line in which phosphoresidue S1068 was changed to alanine. …”
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Effect of Toxoplasma gondii Infection on the Level of Luteinizing and Follicle Stimulating Hormones in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Muna Jalal Aziz, Abeer Abbas Ali, Mohammed Fadhil Hameed, Basima Ahmed Abdullah

“…Background: The protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii is responsible for the most significant zoonotic illness in the world, Toxoplasmosis. …”
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Smallholder farmers’ knowledge on management of Cinchona in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Bezawit Mekonnen, Landry Cizungu, Julio Alegre, Haben Blondeel, Emiel De Lombaerde, Hans Verbeeck, Luc Duchateau, Eddie Schrevens, Kris Verheyen, Pascal Boeckx, Pieter De Frenne

“…Our results provide information on current cultivation of Cinchona in the DRC, which may become more important given the rising resistance of the malaria parasite against other medicines.…”
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SARS-CoV-2: Molecular Structure, Pathogenesis, Potential Therapeutic Targets, and Immune Response of the Infected Subject by R. Wumba, M. Mandina, Y. Nlandu, J. R. Makulo, A. Tshimpi, P. Mbala, A. Mbangama, P. Kabututu, J. M. Kayembe

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Macrofilaricidal Activity, Acute and Biochemical Effects of Three Lichen Species Found on Mount Cameroon by Thierry Roland Kang, Jerome Nyhalah Dinga, Ayuk Elizabeth Orock, Elvis Monya, Moses Njutain Ngemenya

“…Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection affecting a relatively small population globally but has very devastating pathological outcomes. …”
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Phytochemical Screening and In Vivo Antimalarial Activity of Two Traditionally Used Medicinal Plants of Afar Region, Ethiopia, against Plasmodium berghei in Swiss Albino Mice by Sibhatu Gebrehiwot, Mohammed Shumbahri, Amelework Eyado, Tilahun Yohannes

“…Four-day Peter’s test was used to determine parasite inhibition, PCV was determined by Wintrob’s method, and effects against loss of body weight and improvements on survival time were determined. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Bovine and Ovine Lungworm Infection at Durame District, Southern Ethiopia by Haben Fesseha, Mesfin Mathewos

“…Background. Lungworms are parasitic nematodes of the order Strongylidae that infect the lungs of cattle and sheep and cause bronchitis or pneumonia. …”
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