A Helminth-Derived Chitinase Structurally Similar to Mammalian Chitinase Displays Immunomodulatory Properties in Inflammatory Lung Disease by Friederike Ebner, Katja Lindner, Katharina Janek, Agathe Niewienda, Piotr H. Malecki, Manfred S. Weiss, Tara E. Sutherland, Arnd Heuser, Anja A. Kühl, Jürgen Zentek, Andreas Hofmann, Susanne Hartmann

“…Our data indicate that the structural similarities between the parasite and host chitinase contribute to the disease-ameliorating effect of the helminth-derived chitinase on allergic lung inflammation.…”
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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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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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Some Epidemiological Aspects of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in a New Focus, Central Iran by M. R. Yaghoobi-Ershadi, N. Marvi-Moghadam, R. Jafari, A. A. Akhavan, H. Solimani, A. R. Zahrai-Ramazani, M. H. Arandian, A. R. Dehghan-Dehnavi

“…Households and primary schools were visited and examined for human infection in February 2006. The parasite was detected by RAPD-PCR method. The rate of ulcers and scars among the inhabitants was 4.8% and 9.8%, respectively. …”
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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Women Who Have Aborted in Comparison with the Women with Normal Delivery in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran by J. Saki, N. Mohammadpour, F. Moramezi, S. Khademvatan

“…Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite causing toxoplasmosis in animals and humans. …”
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Mycotoxic effects of entomopathogenic fungi of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith) on poultry feed safety by Sharai Silipiwe, Alice Nakhumicha Muriithi, Christopher Ochieng Ojiewo

“…An experiment was set up to assess the types of mycotoxins produced by entomopathogenic fungal parasite of fall armyworm larvae and their subsequent effect on the safety of the larvae as a feed ingredient. …”
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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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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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Prevalence of Intestinal Protozoa among Saudi Patients with Chronic Renal Failure: A Case-Control Study by Yousry A. Hawash, Laila Sh. Dorgham, El-Amir M. Amir, Osama F. Sharaf

“…Blastocystis spp. were the most predominant parasite (16% in cases versus 8% in controls), followed by Giardia duodenalis (10% in cases versus 12% in controls) and Cryptosporidium spp. (10% in cases versus 6% in controls). …”
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A severe microsporidian disease in cultured Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) by Alejandro López-Verdejo, Francisco E. Montero, Fernando de la Gándara, Miguel A. Gallego, Aurelio Ortega, Juan Antonio Raga, José F. Palacios-Abella

“…The direct life-cycle and the severe pathologies observed makes this parasite a hard risk for bluefin tuna cultures.…”
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Genomics and proteomics of the liver fluke <em>Opisthorchis felineus</em> by V. A. Mordvinov, N. I. Ershov, O. G. Zaparina, M. Y. Pakharukova

“…Data on the O. felineus genomics and proteomics provide first insights into the structural and functional organization of the genome of this parasitic flatworm with a complex life cycle as well as provide a significant contribution to our understanding of “host-parasite” interaction and evolution of this group of parasitic flatworms.…”
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Providing Water Quality Index for Water use in Agriculture: A Case Study by Sosan Rezaei, Ebrahim Fataei

“…Results: In this study, chloride, fecal coliforms, and intestinal parasite eggs received the highest scores, while arsenic (As) and molybdenum (Mo) were assigned the lowest scores. …”
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Strongyloides stercoralis combined with concurrent multiple pathogens infections in an immunosuppressed patient: a case report by Jingchun Fang, Jingchun Fang, Huimin Fang, Huimin Fang, Penghao Guo, Yaqin Peng, Peisong Chen

“…BackgroundStrongyloides stercoralis is an opportunistic pathogenic parasite. Most individuals with normal immune function may not exhibit significant symptoms, and the signs are atypical, which can easily lead to missed diagnoses and delayed treatment. …”
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Aonchotheca annulosa and Aonchotheca murissylvatici, which is which? A reappraisal of the gastrointestinal Aonchotheca (Nematoda: Capillariidae) species common in wood mice and ban... by Jerzy M. Behnke, Joseph A. Jackson

“…Yet the identities of some elements of their parasite fauna have been subject to long-standing confusion. …”
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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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In Vivo Antiplasmodial Activity and Toxicological Analyses of the Ethanolic Leaf and Twig Extract of Faurea speciosa Welw. (Proteaceae) by Felix Ayisi, Caleb Nketia Mensah, Lawrence Sheringham Borquaye

“…Faurea speciosa leaf and twig extract exhibited significant antiplasmodial activities in the mouse model with parasite suppression rates of 66.63%, 71.70%, and 56.93% in the suppressive, curative, and prophylactic tests, respectively. …”
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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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Effect of extract and fractions of stem bark of Morinda lucida Benth (Rubicaceae) on castor-oil induced diarrhea in mice by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Obiora Celestine Ugwu, Cyril Chekwube Adonu, Romanus Chijioke Omeh, Felix Kenolisa Asogwa, Ndidiamaka Hannah Okorie, Raymond Maduabuchi Okonkwo, Onyeka Obidiegwu, Patrick Chibueze Onyegbulam, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye

“… Morinda lucida Benth is a common Nigerian medicinal plant generally used to cure malaria parasite infection, though there is a lack of scientific reports on its capacity to treat diarrhea. …”
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