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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical MedicineObjective: To evaluate the immunodiagnostic potential of crude Fasciola gigantica-worm (FWA) and egg antigen (FEA) in detecting anti-Schistosoma (S.) haematobium antibodies in sera and urine samples.
Adedayo Adesida +9 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2018 Objectives In Madagascar, plague (Yersinia pestis infection) is endemic in the central highlands, maintained by the couple Rattus rattus/flea. The rat is assumed to die shortly after infection inducing migration of the fleas.
Voahangy Andrianaivoarimanana +2 more
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How wildlife respond to tropical cyclones: short‐term tactics and long‐term impacts
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT From butterflies to lizards and from sharks to seabirds, wildlife exhibit tactics to survive the impacts of tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, cyclones, or typhoons depending on where they occur. Some species seek refuge during the storm by moving, some remain in place and ride it out, and others move longer distances, avoiding the ...
Erin L. Koen +15 more
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Unearthing the burden of melioidosis in North India – an emerging threat in a non-endemic region
Current Research in Microbial SciencesBurkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei) is the causative agent of the high-mortality disease called melioidosis. It is a severe infection that can be misdiagnosed due to variable presentation and low awareness among clinicians of the disease.
Shweta Raina +7 more
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Counting cases, conserving species: addressing highly pathogenic avian influenza in wildlife
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has become a critical threat to wildlife, shifting from a seasonal epizootic to a persistent, year‐round panzootic with global consequences. Here, we summarise the origin, evolutionary mechanisms, and expanding host range of the current H5N1 virus (clade 2.3.4.4b) and assess its impact on wildlife. Over
Ulrich Knief +4 more
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Barriers to the Adoption of Circular Economy Business Models in the Indian Textile Industry
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Indian textile industry has significant negative impacts on the environment. This industry needs to adopt a circular economy approach to become more sustainable; however, progress on this has been limited. In this study, we report on the barriers to adoption of Circular Economy Business Models (CEBMs) in the Indian textile industry.
Himanshu Chandra +2 more
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Prevalence Of Goitre In A Non Endemic Area Of Gujarat
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 1993 A cross-sectional, prevalence-based study comprising a community (22.486) and school survey (19.589) in rural Mehsana, North Gujarat (population: 20,37,367) revealed the goiter prevalence as 3.5% and 7.3% respectively. Grading of goiter by Stanburyâ€s classification showed 90% -93% of swelling as mid (ob ...
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VirusesTick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is an emerging pathogen that initially causes flu-like symptoms and can progress to central nervous system (CNS) infections.
Alaka Lamsal +12 more
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Parasite, 2012 Background: in endemic areas, neurocysticercosis appears mainly as a single, large, spherical and non-enhancing intracranial cyst. Case presentation: an atypical case of neurocysticercosis (NCC) in a French Caucasian, without history of travel to endemic
L’Ollivier C. +10 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Waste management remains a critical grand challenge in African countries. While entrepreneurship has been a viable strategy for addressing this challenge, it is fraught with constraints. This study investigates the strategies orchestrated by entrepreneurs to navigate adversity in Waste management and ensure the social and economic viability of
Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong +3 more
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