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Surveys for Mansonella perstans Filariasis in Kalabo, Kazungula, Choma and Kafue Districts of Zambia [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Past case reports have documented Mansonella perstans infections in Zambia. However, knowledge on the epidemiology and geographical distribution of this infection in the country is lacking.  This paper reports on surveys for M.
Mwase, ET, Siwila, J, Shawa, ST, Simonsen, PE   +3 more
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Faunistic inventory of the genus Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Mauritius Island, Indian Ocean: Diversity and spatial distribution of species of veterinary interest Inventaire faunistique du genre Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) sur l'île Maurice dans l'océan Indien: diversité et répartition spatiale des espèces présentant un intérêt vétérinaire

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 282-293, June 2026.
Four Afrotropical Culicoides species are recorded in Mauritius with suspected or historically involvement in BTV and EHDV transmission. All species were distributed all over the island. While intra‐specific morphological variations were detected, genetic analyses did not reveal any cryptic diversity. Abstract Viruses transmitted by biting midge species
Diana P. Iyaloo, Khouaildi B. Elahee, Varina Ramdonee Mosawa, Nabiihah R. Munglee, Ishana Mahadeo, Christophe Genevieve, Hemant Bhoobun, Lorn Ribon‐Chaudat, Rosenka Lardeux, Pachka Hammami, Karine Huber, David Bru, Yannick Grimaud, Harena Rasamoelina‐Andriamanivo, Thierry Baldet, Claire Garros   +15 more
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The Epidemiological Implications of Deer Fly Nuisance Biting and Transmission of Loiasis in an Endemic Area in Southeastern Nigeria

International Scholarly Research Notices, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013
This work was aimed at determining the epidemiological implications of deer fly biting in Southeastern Nigeria and ascertaining the circadian and monthly biting pattern and the transmission potential of Chrysops in the area. Human‐landing catches were carried out for 52 weeks by a catching team of four. A total of 930 female Chrysops sp.
Emmanuel Chukwunenye Uttah, P. E. Cattan, J. Lewsey, C. Raynes-Greenow   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An updated checklist of Culicoides Latreille, 1809 biting midges from the highlands of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Une liste mise à jour des moucherons piqueurs de Culicoides Latreille, 1809 des hautes terres de l'est de la République démocratique du Congo

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 422-440, June 2026.
The highlands of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are home to critically endangered eastern gorillas (Gorilla beringei). Climate change could increase the abundance and distribution of Culicoides‐borne diseases. We utilized morphological and molecular techniques to identify Culicoides spp.
Alisa Kubala, Kristin Warren, Rudolf Meiswinkel, Michael Cranfield, Ian Robertson, Lian Yeap, Rebecca Vaughan‐Higgins, Radar Nishuli, Eddy Kambale Syaluha, Jean‐Paul Kabemba Lukusa, Martin Kabuyaya Balyananzi, Yvonne‐Marie Linton   +11 more
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Modulation of Specific and Allergy‐Related Immune Responses by Helminths

BioMed Research International, Volume 2011, Issue 1, 2011., 2011
Helminths are master regulators of host immune responses utilising complex mechanisms to dampen host protective Th2‐type responses and favour long‐term persistence. Such evasion mechanisms ensure mutual survival of both the parasite and the host. In this paper, we present recent findings on the cells that are targeted by helminths and the molecules and
Emilia Daniłowicz-Luebert, Noëlle L. O′Regan, Svenja Steinfelder, Susanne Hartmann, Luis I. Terrazas   +4 more
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Molecular Detection and Characterization of Intestinal and Blood Parasites in Wild Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus) in Senegal

Animals, 2021
Wild chimpanzee populations in West Africa (Pan troglodytes verus) have dramatically decreased as a direct consequence of anthropogenic activities and infectious diseases.
Pamela C. Köster, Justinn Renelies-Hamilton, Laia Dotras, Manuel Llana, Celia Vinagre-Izquierdo, Petras Prakas, Donatas Sneideris, Alejandro Dashti, Begoña Bailo, Marta Lanza, Alejandra Jiménez-Mejías, Carlota Muñoz-García, Aly S. Muadica, David González-Barrio, José M. Rubio, Isabel Fuentes, Francisco Ponce-Gordo, Rafael Calero-Bernal, David Carmena   +18 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases: Old and New Approaches

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, Volume 2009, Issue 1, 2009., 2009
Methods for the diagnosis of infectious diseases have stagnated in the last 20–30 years. Few major advances in clinical diagnostic testing have been made since the introduction of PCR, although new technologies are being investigated. Many tests that form the backbone of the “modern” microbiology laboratory are based on very old and labour‐intensive ...
Momar Ndao, Herbert B. Tanowitz
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Frequency and Distribution of Lymphatic Filariasis in Somalia: A Single‐Center Experience

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
“Filariasis is a chronic, mosquito‐borne parasitic infection. Chronic infection can lead to swelling of extremities, hydroceles, and testicular masses.” Purpose The study aimed to evaluate the frequency and distribution of filariasis in Somalia. Methods Patients were assessed using clinical examination, cytology, peripheral blood smears, and Doppler ...
Ahmed Mohamed Ali, Ahmet Dogan, Fardowso Ali Mohamud, Tigad Abdisad Ali, Suad Abdikarim Isse, Abdijalil Abdullahi Ali, Pedro Paulo Chieffi   +6 more
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Ecological Drivers of Mansonella perstans Infection in Uganda and Patterns of Co-endemicity with Lymphatic Filariasis and Malaria. [PDF]

PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 2016
Mansonella perstans is a widespread, but relatively unknown human filarial parasite transmitted by Culicoides biting midges. Although it is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, only few studies have been carried out to deepen the understanding of ...
Stensgaard AS, Vounatsou P, Onapa AW, Utzinger J, Pedersen EM, Kristensen TK, Simonsen PE.   +6 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Neglected Tropical Diseases and Female Infertility: Possible Pathophysiological Mechanisms

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Battling female infertility has posed a global challenge, where neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are nonetheless a notable contributing factor. NTDs affect a variety of diseases, often of a chronic nature, which are often cited as some of the most lethal diseases operating against the most economically disadvantaged populations across the globe.
Moses Agbomhere Hamed, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Victor Olukayode Ekundina, Kabirat Bolajoko Jimoh, Adetomiwa Ezekiel Adeogun, Nafisat Omolola Akanji, Oluwafemi Joshua Babalola, Patrick Chukwunonso Eya, Rajib Chowdhury   +8 more
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