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A single fungal strain was the unexpected cause of a mass aspergillosis outbreak in the world’s largest and only flightless parrot

iScience, 2022
Summary: Kākāpō are a critically endangered species of parrots restricted to a few islands off the coast of New Zealand. Kākāpō are very closely monitored, especially during nesting seasons. In 2019, during a highly successful nesting season, an outbreak
David J. Winter, Bevan S. Weir, Travis Glare, Johanna Rhodes, John Perrott, Matthew C. Fisher, Jason E. Stajich, Andrew Digby, Peter K. Dearden, Murray P. Cox   +9 more
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Bhalin, an Essential Cytoskeleton-Associated Protein of Trypanosoma brucei Linking TbBILBO1 of the Flagellar Pocket Collar with the Hook Complex

Microorganisms, 2021
Background: In most trypanosomes, endo and exocytosis only occur at a unique organelle called the flagellar pocket (FP) and the flagellum exits the cell via the FP.
Christine E. Broster Reix, Célia Florimond, Anne Cayrel, Amélie Mailhé, Corentin Agnero-Rigot, Nicolas Landrein, Denis Dacheux, Katharina Havlicek, Mélanie Bonhivers, Brooke Morriswood, Derrick R. Robinson   +10 more
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Group 2 Innate Lymphoid Cells Exacerbate Amebic Liver Abscess in Mice

iScience, 2020
Summary: Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite in the lumen of the human large intestine, occasionally spreads to the liver and induces amebic liver abscesses (ALAs). Upon infection with E.
Risa Nakamura, Akihiro Yoshizawa, Taeko Moriyasu, Sharmina Deloer, Masachika Senba, Mihoko Kikuchi, Shigeo Koyasu, Kazuyo Moro, Shinjiro Hamano   +8 more
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Effect of composting on the microbiological and parasitic load in animal production wastes in Brazil

International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2021
Purpose Animal production wastes are promising for use in agricultural production as a plant nutrient or soil conditioner. However, if not properly managed, they can contaminate the soil and plants, resulting in public health risks. Considering that the composting technique is recommended to ensure compost hygiene and agronomic viability, the present ...
Ferreira, Paula Fernanda Alves, Xavier, Júlia Ferreira, Bertholoto, Danielli Monsores, Melo, Dayanne Araújo de, Correia, Thaís Ribeiro, Coelho, Shana de Mattos de Oliveira, Souza, Miliane Moreira Soares de, Leal, Marco Antônio de Almeida, Araújo, Ednaldo da Silva, Coelho, Irene da Silva   +9 more
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Concordance between Ov16 rapid diagnostic test(RDT) and Ov16 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of onchocerciasis in areas of contrasting endemicity in cameroon

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2023
The diagnosis of onchocerciasis in endemic areas has been demanding given the need to replace the invasive skin snip method with a more sensitive and specific rapid point-of-contact tool. Filarial antigen detection tests are better alternative methods in
Relindis Ekanya, Amuam Andrew Beng, Muwah Anastacia Anim, Yokyu Zachary Pangwoh, Obie Elisabeth Dibando, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Abong Raphael Awah, Glory N. Amambo, Gordon Takop Nchanji, Bertrand Lontum Ndzeshang, Theobald Mue Nji, Fanny Fri Fombad, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Esum Mathias Eyong, Jerome Fru Cho, Peter A. Eyong, Kebede Deribe, Ntonifor Helen Ngum, Allison Golden, Samuel Wanji   +19 more
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Glutamate signaling mediates C. elegans behavioral plasticity to pathogens

iScience, 2022
Summary: In Caenorhabditis elegans, sensory neurons mediate behavioral response to pathogens. However, how C. elegans intergrades these sensory signals via downstream neuronal and molecular networks remains largely unknown. Here, we report that glutamate
Chun-Ying Yu, Howard C. Chang
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Parasitic Contamination and Microbiological Quality of Commonly Consumed Fresh Vegetables Marketed in Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia

Environmental Health Insights, 2023
Parasitic and microbial contamination and the pattern of occurrence of the parasite species depends on weather conditions, socio-cultural conditions, sampling season, analyzed vegetable products, and other factors. Therefore, local assessment of vegetable contamination is crucial for targeted and effective interventions.
Tsegahun Asfaw, Deribew Genetu, Demissew Shenkute, Tassew Tefera Shenkutie, Yosef Eshetie Amare, Berhanu Yitayew   +5 more
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Target Identification of an Antimalarial Oxaborole Identifies AN13762 as an Alternative Chemotype for Targeting CPSF3 in Apicomplexan Parasites

iScience, 2020
Summary: Boron-containing compounds represent a promising class of molecules with proven efficacy against a wide range of pathogens, including apicomplexan parasites.
Valeria Bellini, Christopher Swale, Marie-Pierre Brenier-Pinchart, Tiffany Pezier, Sonia Georgeault, Fabrice Laurent, Mohamed-Ali Hakimi, Alexandre Bougdour   +7 more
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Practical Guidance for Clinical Microbiology Laboratories: Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasites from the Gastrointestinal Tract [PDF]

Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 2018
SUMMARYThis Practical Guidance for Clinical Microbiology document on the laboratory diagnosis of parasites from the gastrointestinal tract provides practical information for the recovery and identification of relevant human parasites. The document is based on a comprehensive literature review and expert consensus on relevant diagnostic methods. However,
Lynne S, Garcia, Michael, Arrowood, Evelyne, Kokoskin, Graeme P, Paltridge, Dylan R, Pillai, Gary W, Procop, Norbert, Ryan, Robyn Y, Shimizu, Govinda, Visvesvara   +8 more
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Update on the biology and ecology of Culicoides species in the South-West region of Cameroon with implications on the transmission of Mansonella perstans

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
Background Culicoides (Diptera; Ceratoponidae) are tiny, stout, blood-sucking flies with a near worldwide distribution. When present, they are often considered a biting nuisance but in addition, they are involved in the transmission of pathogens to ...
Samuel Wanji, Dizzle Bita Tayong, Rene Ebai, Vera Opoku, Chi Anizette Kien, Winston Patrick Chounna Ndongmo, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Raymond Nsaidzedze Ghani, Manuel Ritter, Yaw Alex Debrah, Laura E. Layland, Peter A. Enyong, Achim Hoerauf   +12 more
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