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Molecular surveillance of bat flies (Diptera: Nycteribiidae and Streblidae) and other ectoparasites in Ratchaburi, Thailand: Unraveling host associations and coronavirus transmission dynamics in the context of zoonotic spillover risk

Journal of Infection and Public Health
Background: Bats act as hosts for various ectoparasites, including bat flies, bugs, fleas, ticks, and mites, which play crucial roles in the transmission of bat-borne pathogens. As obligate blood-feeding parasites, these ectoparasites can serve as direct
Atchara Phumee, Khwankamon Rattanatumhi, Opass Putcharoen, Suwalak Chitcharoen, Nataya Sutthanont, Charuai Suwanbamrung, Thanapat Pataradool, Rungfar Boonserm, Sakone Sunantaraporn, Chatuthanai Savigamin, Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit, Padet Siriyasatien   +11 more
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Demodex Infestation in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis Treated With Dupilumab: A Case–Control Study

The Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in which dupilumab, an interleukin‐4 receptor alpha antagonist, has become a cornerstone therapy for moderate‐to‐severe disease. However, persistent facial and neck erythema and related symptoms have been increasingly reported during dupilumab treatment, and the underlying ...
Pinar Dursun, Ayse Nur Saribas Yildirim, Ayca Yazici   +2 more
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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia, Hannah‐Isadora Huditz, Monique M. van Oers, Vera I.D. Ros   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Vector Density on Blood Parasite Spread and Health Consequences for Avian Hosts: An Experimental Epidemiology Blueprint

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
In an experimental epidemiology setup, groups of pigeons were exposed to different numbers of infective malaria vectors. Vector number explained the speed of transmission, the final prevalence, and changes in host behavior. ABSTRACT Vector density plays a critical role in the transmission dynamics of vector‐borne diseases and thus in their health and ...
Nayden Chakarov, Tim Brandler, Kai Fischer, Carmen Schwietz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Distribution and Diversity of Bartonella Species in Rodents and Their Ectoparasites across Thailand. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
Our study highlights the surveillance of Bartonella species among rodents and their associated ectoparasites (ticks, fleas, lice, and mites) in several regions across Thailand.
Kewalin Klangthong, Sommai Promsthaporn, Surachai Leepitakrat, Anthony L Schuster, Patrick W McCardle, Michael Kosoy, Ratree Takhampunya   +6 more
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Putting Rodents at the Center of One Health Programs: A Narrative Synthesis

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Rodents link human, animal, and environmental health across diverse ecosystems. Rodent diversity underpins both zoonotic disease risk and ecosystem function. Environmental change reshapes rodent communities and spillover dynamics. Rodents act as reservoirs, amplifiers, and sentinels of emerging pathogens.
Steven R. Belmain
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiology of Ectoparasites (Ticks, Lice, and Mites) in the Livestock of Pakistan: A Review

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Ectoparasites, including lice, ticks, and mites, inhabit the host skin and depend on their host for sustenance, maturation, and multiplication. Among these, ticks are more prevalent in various regions of Pakistan because of favorable climatic conditions,
Ali Muhammad, Rida Bashir, Majid Mahmood, Muhammad Sohail Afzal, Sami Simsek, Usman Ayub Awan, Mobushir Riaz Khan, Haroon Ahmed, Jianping Cao, Jianping Cao, Jianping Cao, Jianping Cao   +11 more
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Drivers of Host–Pathogen Community Assemblages in European Forests and Urban Green Spaces

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite advances in understanding infectious diseases, the persistence and re‐emergence of wildlife pathogens continue to raise public and veterinary health concerns. This study investigates the relationship between biodiversity and rodent‐borne diseases in Europe, focusing on habitat alterations and their impact on rodent diversity.
Vincent Sluydts, Marie Bouilloud, Maxime Galan, Hussein Alburkat, Anaïs Bordes, Vincent Bourret, Valeria Colombo, Luc DeBruyn, Lara Dutra, Jana Eccard, Jasmin Firozpoor, Romain Gallet, Maciej Grzybek, Heikki Henttonen, Jens Jacob, Andrew McManus, Tarja Sironen, Peter Stuart, Caroline Tatard, Benjamin Roche, Herwig Leirs, Nathalie Charbonnel   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Link prediction in ecological meta‐networks under extreme taxonomic bias

Methods in Ecology and Evolution, EarlyView.
Abstract Ecological networks offer powerful insights into community function but, without first characterizing these networks accurately, our ability to detect and interpret changes under environmental stress is limited. We develop an extension of the Covariate‐Informed Link Prediction (COIL) framework to reduce bias in ecological link prediction when ...
Jennifer N. Kampe, Camille M. M. DeSisto, David B. Dunson   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rickettsiae reservoirs among small mammals (Rats, Mice And Shrews) and their Arthropod Vectors in Sri Lanka

Ceylon Journal of Science, 2018
Rickettsioses are a group of emerging diseases caused by closely related bacteria. In Sri Lanka, to date, studies have been focused mainly on human subjects.
Saranga Yathramullage, Jayantha Rajapakse, Suyama Boyagoda   +2 more
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