The molecular prevalence of Theileria equi in the Arabian stallion in Egypt with special reference to biochemical parameters by Noora F. Thabet, Omaima M. Kandil, Omnia M. Kandil, Khalid M. Fararh

“…Theileria equi, a blood parasite spread by ticks, is thought to be a severe infectious disease that impacts the health of horses. …”
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Epidemiological analysis of Leishmaniasis prevalence in Pakistan during 2016-2023 by R. Uppal, U. Saeed, M. E. Khattak, A. A. Khan, M. R. Uppal, Z. Z. Piracha, M. N. Khan, D. Shaikh, U. Tariq, A. R. Mahmood, S. S. Ali, B. Muhammad, M. N. Tariq, S. S. Gilani, D. U. Ozsahin, B. Uzun, I. Ozsahin

“…Abstract Leishmaniasis, caused by the Leishmania parasite, remains a persistent public health challenge in Pakistan. …”
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Acquisition of Fc-afucosylation of PfEMP1-specific IgG is age-dependent and associated with clinical protection against malaria by Mary Lopez-Perez, Zakaria Seidu, Mads Delbo Larsen, Wenjun Wang, Jan Nouta, Manfred Wuhrer, Gestur Vidarsson, Michael F. Ofori, Lars Hviid

“…Abstract Protective immunity to malaria depends on acquisition of parasite-specific antibodies, with Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) being one of the most important target antigens. …”
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Comparative diagnostic performance of recombinant Tams1 protein based dot-ELISA in detecting tropical theileriosis in naturally infected cattle by Sanjhi Paliwal, Vikrant Sudan, Daya Shanker

“…Abstract This study is the first to conduct a sero-surveillance of Bovine Tropical Theileriosis (BTT) caused by the protozoan parasite Theileria annulata (T. annulata) using a recombinant Tams1 protein-based dot-ELISA in cattle, and to compare its efficacy with plate-ELISA, single PCR, nested PCR, and blood microscopy. …”
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Genetic markers for the resistance of honey bee to Varroa destructor by M. D. Kaskinova, L. R. Gaifullina, E. S. Saltykova, A. V. Poskryakov, A. G. Nikolenko

“…The mite V. destructor was widespread throughout Europe, North and South America, and Australia remained the only continent free from this parasite. Without acaricide treatment any honeybee colony dies within 1–4 years. …”
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Caspase-11 Modulates Inflammation and Attenuates Toxoplasma gondii Pathogenesis by Sheryl L. Coutermarsh-Ott, John T. Doran, Caroline Campbell, Tere M. Williams, David S. Lindsay, Irving C. Allen

“…Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that is the etiologic agent responsible for toxoplasmosis. …”
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IL-6 is Upregulated in Late-Stage Disease in Monkeys Experimentally Infected with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense by Dawn Nyawira Maranga, John Maina Kagira, Christopher Kariuki Kinyanjui, Simon Muturi Karanja, Naomi Wangari Maina, Maina Ngotho

“…The elevation of IL-6 in CSF which accompanied other HAT biomarkers indicates onset of parasite neuroinvasion and show potential for use as an adjunct late-stage disease biomarker in the Rhodesian sleeping sickness.…”
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Trichomonas vaginalis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia by Oliyad Husen, Alqeer Aliyo, Kalicha Boru, Tibeso Gemechu, Wako Dedecha, Girma Ashenafi

“…Trichomoniasis is caused by a flagellated protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is one of the most common, curable nonsexually transmitted infections globally. …”
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Towards an Integrated <i>Orobanche</i> Management: Understanding Farmers’ Decision-Making Processes Using a Discrete Choice Experiment by Ahmed Yangui, Taheni Mlayeh, Zouhaier Abbes, Mohamed Kharrat

“…Controlling the <i>Orobanche</i> weed parasite is a major challenge for farmers, and the individual application of various management practices has not yet proven to be successful in addressing this issue. …”
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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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Resistance of Biomphalaria alexandrina to Schistosoma mansoni and Bulinus truncatus to Schistosoma haematobium Correlates with Unsaturated Fatty Acid Levels in the Snail Soft Tissu... by Marian Elias, Rasha S. Hanafi, Samia El-Bardicy, Ebtisam A. Hafez, Rashika El Ridi

“…Only a fraction of the Biomphalaria and Bulinus snail community shows patent infection with schistosomes despite continuous exposure to the parasite, indicating that a substantial proportion of snails may resist infection. …”
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Zoonotic Babesia: A scoping review of the global evidence. by Kaitlin M Young, Tricia Corrin, Barbara Wilhelm, Carl Uhland, Judy Greig, Mariola Mascarenhas, Lisa A Waddell

“…<h4>Background</h4>Babesiosis is a parasitic vector-borne disease of increasing public health importance. …”
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Genetic Diversity of Echinococcus granulosus in Southwest China Determined by the Mitochondrial NADH Dehydrogenase Subunit 2 Gene by Jiahai Wang, Ning Wang, Dandan Hu, Xiuqin Zhong, Shuxian Wang, Xiaobin Gu, Xuerong Peng, Guangyou Yang

“…We observed high genetic diversity among the E. granulosus s. s. isolates, indicating that the parasite population in this important bioregion is genetically robust and likely to survive and spread. …”
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Synthesis, SAR, and Docking Studies Disclose 2-Arylfuran-1,4-naphthoquinones as In Vitro Antiplasmodial Hits by Tatiane Freitas Borgati, Maria Fernanda Alves do Nascimento, Juma Fortunato Bernardino, Lunamaura Claudia Oliveira Martins, Alex Gutterres Taranto, Alaíde Braga de Oliveira

“…In vitro antiplasmodial activity was assayed against the chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum W2 strain by the parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) method. Cytotoxicity against Hep G2A16 cell was determined by the MTT assay. …”
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Molecular investigation on active compounds in papaya leaves (Carica papaya Linn) as anti-malaria using network pharmacology, molecular docking, clustering-based analysis and molec... by Arwansyah Arwansyah, Sitti Rahmawati, Siti Nuryanti, Yenni Yusuf, Hartono, Abdur Rahman Arif

“…Furthermore, molecular docking was performed on the parasite protein Falcipain-2, revealing that five compounds exhibited higher binding affinities than Artemisinin (control), suggesting their potential as Falcipain-2 inhibitor. …”
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Altering the intracellular trafficking of Necator americanus GST-1 antigen yields novel hookworm mRNA vaccine candidates. by Athos Silva De Oliveira, Leroy Versteeg, Neima Briggs, Rakesh Adhikari, Maria Jose Villar, JeAnna R Redd, Peter Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Jeroen Pollet

“…<h4>Background</h4>The antigen Na-GST-1, expressed by the hookworm Necator americanus, plays crucial biochemical roles in parasite survival. This study explores the development of mRNA vaccine candidates based on Na-GST-1, building on the success of recombinant Na-GST-1 (rNa-GST-1) protein, currently assessed as a subunit vaccine candidate, which has shown promise in preclinical and clinical studies.…”
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Giant Hydatid Cyst Originating From Psoas Muscle Extending to the Iliac Bone: A Case Report by Mohammad Hadi Niakan, Fatemeh Mirparsa, Hamid Zaferani Arani, Sedighe Hooshmandi, Elham Peyravi

“…ABSTRACT Hydatid cysts, caused by the Echinococcus granulosus parasite, predominantly affect the liver and lungs, but can also impact other organs such as the kidneys, brain, and muscles. …”
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Adaptation of Anopheles Vectors to Anthropogenic Malaria-Associated Rubber Plantations and Indoor Residual Spraying: Establishing Population Dynamics and Insecticide Susceptibility by Suntorn Pimnon, Adisak Bhumiratana

“…This can pose the risk for residual malaria parasite transmission in Anopheles vectors even though the house is protected by IRS.…”
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ETosis: A Microbicidal Mechanism beyond Cell Death by Anderson B. Guimarães-Costa, Michelle T. C. Nascimento, Amanda B. Wardini, Lucia H. Pinto-da-Silva, Elvira M. Saraiva

“…Here, we review the mechanism of NETosis/etosis, emphasizing its role in diseases caused by protozoan parasites, fungi, and viruses.…”
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ON THE TECHNIQUE OF MODELING ONTOGENETIC CHANGES IN FISH AND INSECTS LIFECYCLE by A. Yu. Perevaryukha

“…For insects such fluctuations in survival during metamorphosis can start another process - the rapid outbreak of pests, where actual formalization of the impact of parasites on the first stage of development, depending on the initial concentration of clutches, but limited resources is taken into account at a finishing. …”
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