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Immunomodulation by Helminths: Intracellular Pathways and Extracellular Vesicles

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2018
Helminth parasites are masters at manipulating host immune responses, using an array of sophisticated mechanisms. One of the major mechanisms enabling helminths to establish chronic infections is the targeting of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs ...
Amin Zakeri   +4 more
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Helminths of veterinary and zoonotic importance in Nigerian ruminants: a 46-year meta-analysis (1970–2016) of their prevalence and distribution

open access: yesInfectious Diseases of Poverty, 2018
Background The livestock industry plays a vital role in the economy of Nigeria. It serves as a major source of income and livelihood for majority of Nigerians who are rural settlers and contributes about 5.2% to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Solomon Ngutor Karshima   +2 more
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Parasitocenosis of domestic and wild ruminant animals in the Kaliningrad region

open access: yesРоссийский паразитологический журнал, 2016
The results of helminthological and ecological researches of domestic and wild animals in the Kaliningrad area are indicated. The potential possibility of ex- change of helminths between wild and domestic animals is established.
A. V. Muromtsev
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Studies on gastrointestinal helminth of three Lacertid Lizard species, Podarcis muralis, Podarcis siculus and Ophisops elegans (Sauria: Lacertidae) from Bursa, North-Western Turkey

open access: yesHelminthologia, 2019
A total of 80 specimens of three species of lacertid Podarcis muralis (39), Podarcis siculus (18) and Ophisops elegans (23) from Bursa were examined for helminths.
Yildirimhan H. S., Sümer N.
doaj   +1 more source

Helminths and malignancy

open access: yesParasite Immunology, 2009
SummaryIt has been estimated that chronic infections with viruses, bacteria and parasites contribute to 17·8% of the global burden of cancer, although only a relatively small proportion of the infection‐related cancers can be attributed to helminth infections.
Vennervald, B. J., Polman, K.
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Local cytokine transcription in naïve and previously infected sheep and lambs following challenge with Teladorsagia circumcincta [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
<b>Background</b><p></p> The abomasal helminth Teladorsagia circumcincta is one of the most economically important parasites affecting sheep in temperate regions.
Craig, Nicola M   +4 more
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Predicting the risk and speed of drug resistance emerging in soil-transmitted helminths during preventive chemotherapy

open access: yesNature Communications
Control of soil-transmitted helminths relies heavily on regular large-scale deworming of high-risk groups (e.g., children) with benzimidazole derivatives.
Luc E. Coffeng   +2 more
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Studies on the Prevalence and Control of Parasitic Helminths in Natural Laying Hens [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
One societal trend that has been gaining much traction and popularity since the 21st century began is “organic” and/or “natural” food products. In 1999, the global market accounted for $15.2 billion dollars worth of organic food and drink, compared to ...
Weir, Brittany R
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Antiparasitic activity of chicory (Cichorium intybus) and its natural bioactive compounds in livestock: a review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Increasing drug resistance in gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of livestock and concerns about chemical residues in animal products and the environment are driving the development of alternative control strategies that are less reliant on the use of ...
Boas, Ulrik   +7 more
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Factors Affecting Helminth Abundances in Synanthropic Rodents of an Urban Environment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background:Current levels of urbanization cause changes in the ecology of hosts, the pathogens, or both, promoting the proliferation of zoonotic diseases.
Hancke, Diego, Suarez, Olga Virginia
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