mGBP2 engages Galectin-9 for immunity against Toxoplasma gondii. by Elisabeth Kravets, Gereon Poschmann, Sebastian Hänsch, Veronica Raba, Stefanie Weidtkamp-Peters, Daniel Degrandi, Kai Stühler, Klaus Pfeffer

“…Guanylate binding proteins (GBPs) are large interferon-inducible GTPases, executing essential host defense activities against Toxoplasma gondii, an invasive intracellular apicomplexan protozoan parasite of global importance. T. gondii establishes a parasitophorous vacuole (PV) which shields the parasite from the host's intracellular defense mechanisms. …”
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A Case of Vertical Transmission of Chagas Disease Contracted via Blood Transfusion in Canada by Margaret A Fearon, Vito Scalia, Mary Huang, Irene Dines, Momar Ndao, Philippe Lagacé-Wiens

“…Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and is endemic in many countries in Latin America, where infected bugs of the Triatominea subfamily carry the parasite in the gut and transmit it to humans through fecal contamination of a bite. …”
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On Programmed Cell Death in Plasmodium falciparum: Status Quo by Dewaldt Engelbrecht, Pierre Marcel Durand, Thérèsa Louise Coetzer

“…Conflicting arguments and results exist regarding the occurrence and phenotype of programmed cell death (PCD) in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Inconsistencies relate mainly to the number and type of PCD markers assessed and the different methodologies used in the studies. …”
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Blood serum IgE and muscle element levels in Cyprinus carpio infested by Argulus foliaceus in Lake Çavuşçu (Konya/Turkey): Assessment of their impact on human health by Gümüş Numan Emre

“…Fish with the metazoan parasite Argulus foliaceus (Crustacea: Branchiura) infestation observed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) were caught between September and October 2018 in Lake Çavuşçu. …”
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Ectoparasite infestations of sheep and goats by Tesfaheywet Zeryehun, Muluneh Atomsa

“…Overall, seven species of ectoparasites which belong to lice, ticks and fleas were identified. Among the external parasite identified, in sheep Damalina ovis (19.5%) was predominant followed by Boophilus decoloratus (14.9%) and Linognathus ovillus (11.1%) while in goats Boophilus decoloratus (4.4%) was the dominant external parasite followed by Linognathus stenopsis (3.1%). …”
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Is the Dog a Possible Reservoir for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Suriname? by Alida Kent, Prakash Ramkalup, Dennis Mans, Henk Schallig

“…Little is known about the biology of CL in the country. The most important parasite species is Leishmania Viannia guyanensis, but possible vectors and reservoirs are hardly incriminated. …”
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Toxoplasma Reduces Complications of Parkinson’s Disease: An Experimental Study in BALB/c Mice by Mohammad Nohtani, Qasem Asgari, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Vahid Reza Ostovan, Mehdi Mirzaeipour, Mohammad Saleh Bahreini, Sajad Rashidi

“…Conversely, several studies have shown that Toxoplasma parasite can increase the level of dopamine in an infected host. …”
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In Vivo Antiplasmodial, Anti-Inflammatory, and Analgesic Properties, and Safety Profile of Root Extracts of Haematostaphis barteri Hook F. (Anacardiaceae) by Johnson Nyarko Boampong

“…The extract significantly reduced the parasite density in the prophylactic but not the curative study. …”
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Interaction of Schistosoma mansoni Sporocysts and Hemocytes of Biomphalaria by D. Negrão-Corrêa, A. C. A. Mattos, C. A. J. Pereira, R. L. Martins-Souza, P. M. Z. Coelho

“…The compatibility between S. mansoni and its intermediate host is influenced by behavioral, physiological, and genetical factors of the mollusc and the parasite. The susceptibility level of the mollusc has been attributed to the capacity of internal defense system (IDS)—hemocytes and soluble components of the hemolymph—to recognize and destroy the parasite, and this will be the center of interest of this paper. …”
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Phospho-relay feedback loops control egress vs. intracellular development in Toxoplasma gondii by Ja E. Claywell, Yong Fu, L. David Sibley

“…Summary: The intracellular parasite Toxoplasma gondii alternates between a motile invasive and a quiescent intracellular replicative form, yet how these transitions are regulated is unknown. …”
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Trafficked Proteins—Druggable in Plasmodium falciparum? by Jasmin Lindner, Kamila Anna Meissner, Isolmar Schettert, Carsten Wrenger

“…Malaria is an infectious disease that results in serious health problems in the countries in which it is endemic. Annually this parasitic disease leads to more than half a million deaths; most of these are children in Africa. …”
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Paragonimus kellicotti: A Lung Infection in Our Own Backyard by Eric Johannesen, Van Nguyen

“…A biopsy showed eosinophils and parasite eggs, some with a recognizable operculum. …”
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Toxoplasma Uveitis by Mildre Mercedes Vidal del Río, Gabriela Alexandra Villacis Paredes, Karen Daniela Salazar Pullutacsi, Génesis Camila Romero Paredes

“…Toxoplasma uveitis is an infection caused by the parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, whose definitive host is cats. …”
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On the estimation of sequestered infected erythrocytes in Plasmodium falciparum malaria patients by Derdei Bichara, Nathalie Cozic, Abderrahman Iggidr

“…The aim of this paper is to give a method for the estimation of total parasite burden of the patient and the rate of infection in a malaria's intra-host model by using control theory tools. …”
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Malaria and Geohelminthiasis Coinfections in Expectant Women: Effect on Maternal Health and Birth Outcomes in a Malaria Endemic Region in Kenya by Wekesa Antony Wanyonyi, Chrispinus Siteti Mulambalah, David H. Mulama, Elizabeth Omukunda, Darwin Injete Siteti

“…The prevalence of geohelminths, malaria parasites, and coinfection was 24.7%, 21.6%, and 6.8%, respectively. …”
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Exploring smallholder farmers’ access and participation in the Home Grown School Feeding Programme in selected counties of Kenya by Joyce Kamau, Collins Okoyo, Collins Okoyo, Tabitha Kanyui, Charles Mwandawiro, Samrat Singh, Lesley Drake

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A Review of Amoebic Liver Abscess for Clinicians in a Nonendemic Setting by Terry Wuerz, Jennifer B Kane, Andrea K Boggild, Sigmund Krajden, Jay S Keystone, Milan Fuksa, Kevin C Kain, Ralph Warren, John Kempston, Joe Anderson

“…Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of infection with the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. E histolytica is widely distributed throughout the tropics and subtropics, causing up to 40 million infections annually. …”
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Molecular investigation of Hepatozoon canis in dogs in Mosul city by Zeena D. Zaki, Wasan A. Alobaidii

“…Polymerase Chain Reaction was used to detect the parasite targeting a partial region of 18S rRNA gene. …”
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Controlling the causative agents of coccidiosis in domestic chickens; an eye on the past and considerations for the future by Elizabeth Attree, Gonzalo Sanchez-Arsuaga, Michelle Jones, Dong Xia, Virginia Marugan-Hernandez, Damer Blake, Fiona Tomley

“…Abstract Coccidiosis is a potentially severe enteritis caused by species of obligate intracellular parasites of the genus Eimeria. These parasites cause significant economic losses to the poultry industry, predominantly due to compromised efficiency of production as well as the cost of control. …”
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Determinants of Helminthic Infections and Anemia among Schoolchildren in Bahir Dar Zuria District, Northwest Ethiopia by Yeshimebet Fetene, Tadesse Hailu, Mulat Yimer, Megbaru Alemu

“…Infection with the above parasites decreases the hemoglobin level of children. …”
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