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A global review of problematic and pathogenic parasites of farmed tilapia
Abstract Over the past 80 years, tilapia have been translocated globally for aquaculture; active production is recorded in >124 countries. Of 7 million tonnes of tilapia produced in aquaculture, 79% is from 79 countries outside the natural range of tilapia.
Andrew P. Shinn +15 more
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Two Species of Canine Babesia in Australia: Detection and Characterization by PCR [PDF]
The haemoprotozoan Babesia canis has been recognized in Australia for many years, and a second, smaller species has recently been discovered. Amplification and sequencing of a partial region of the 18S small subunit ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene enabled ...
Irwin, P.J. +3 more
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Cutaneous Larvae Migrans Treated with a Single Dose of Ivermectin
Hookworm‐related cutaneous larva migrans (HrCLM) is a clinical diagnosis based on a history of exposure to contaminated soil and is associated with a characteristic red serpiginous lesion that migrates within the epidermis. Our patient presented with a red, tortuous migratory rash with localized pruritus on the left plantar foot of 1‐month duration. He
Iris S. Harrison +4 more
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Infantile Scabies in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Observations From the First Case Report. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Scabies is common in the Democratic Republic of Congo, often underestimated, including in infants. In this report, a 4‐month‐old's irritability, nocturnal itching, insomnia, and skin rashes raised suspicion, confirmed by parasitological examination. The father's lack of infestation despite sharing the bed with the infant and his mother poses a
Ranorohasimanana NM +4 more
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Growth and development of Gnathostoma spinigerum (Nematoda: Gnathostomatidae) larvae in Mesocyclops aspericornis (Cyclopoida: Cyclopidae) [PDF]
Background Gnathostoma spinigerum larva is pathogenic, causing gnathostomiasis in humans and certain animals, and is prevalent mainly in Asia.
Penchom Janwan +5 more
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Parasites, Zoonoses and War [PDF]
This book is a collection of chapters around the theme of parasitology and zoonosis in bot war and peace and the impact of these fields on public health.
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Gnathostomiasis Acquired by British Tourists in Botswana
Infection with Gnathostoma spinigerum has been generally confined to Southeast Asia and Central and South America. However, gnathostomiasis was recently found in British tourists who had visited Botswana.
Joanna S. Herman +5 more
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Gnathostomiasis nach Aufenthalt in Thailand. [PDF]
During a 4-week holiday in Thailand a 13-year-old boy from Germany briefly fell ill with diarrhoea without blood-tinged stools and fever. 5 months later oedematous, reddish swellings occurred, at first on the right upper arm, later over the right side of
Jelinek, Thomas +2 more
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Neurognathostomiasis, a Neglected Parasitosis of the Central Nervous System
Gnathostomiasis is a foodborne zoonotic helminthic infection caused by the third-stage larvae of Gnathostoma spp. nematodes. The most severe manifestation involves infection of the central nervous system, neurognathostomiasis. Although gnathostomiasis is
Juri Katchanov +3 more
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