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Structures of Trichomonas vaginalis macrophage migratory inhibitory factor
The production, crystallization and three crystal structures of macrophage migratory inhibitory factor from T. vaginalis are reported.The unicellular parasitic protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis causes trichomoniasis, the most prevalent nonviral sexually transmitted disease globally. T.
Aruesha Srivastava+14 more
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Some vector borne parasites in Swedish reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus L).
A review presented at the Fifth European Regional Meeting of the Society for Vector Ecology, September 2.-6. 1990, Uppsala, Sweden. The clinical and pathological manifestations as well as some meat hygienic aspects of Megatrypanum trypanosomes, Babesia ...
Claes Rehbinder
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Background The genus Onchocerca Diesing, 1841 includes species of medical importance, such as O. volvulus (Leuckart, 1893), which causes river blindness in the tropics. Recently, zoonotic onchocercosis has been reported in humans worldwide.
Shigehiko Uni+23 more
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Prevalence and pathological lesions of onchocercosis (Onchocerca fasciata) in camels (Camelus dromedarius) [PDF]
The filarial nematode Onchocerca fasciata lives as an adult worm, forming well developed fibrous tissue nodules within the fascial sheath of various parts of the camel body.
G. Farjanikish, F. Namazi, M. Rajabloo
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Another tool in the toolbox: Aphid‐specific Wolbachia protect against fungal pathogens
Wolbachia infected more than 80% of Pentalonia aphids sampled across the Hawaiian Islands and other locations. The aphid‐specific M‐supergroup strains of this symbiont protected against a specialist fungal pathogen, Pandora, but not the generalist pathogen Beauveria or the parasitoid Aphidius colemanii.
Clesson H. V. Higashi+6 more
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Filarioid nematodes in cattle, sheep and horses in Finland [PDF]
Background: In autumn 2006, Finnish meat inspection data revealed lesions in tendons, muscles and ligaments of bovine hind legs leading to partial condemnation of carcasses. In gross pathological examination at Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira, Oulu
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica+6 more
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Summary Background Ticks can harm horses and transmit diseases, making them a growing concern for owners and veterinarians. Veterinarians play a crucial role in providing advice on tick prevention and control. Yet, no research has examined their perspectives on equine ticks and tick‐borne disease (TBD).
Erika T. Machtinger+6 more
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Onchocerciasis transmission in Ghana: persistence under different control strategies and the role of the simuliid vectors. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization (WHO) aims at eliminating onchocerciasis by 2020 in selected African countries. Current control focuses on community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI).
Poppy H L Lamberton+11 more
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Abstract AWZ1066S has been developed as a potential treatment for the neglected tropical diseases lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. AWZ1066S targets the Wolbachia bacterial endosymbiont present in the causative nematode parasites. This phase 1, first‐in‐human study aimed to assess the safety and pharmacokinetics of AWZ1066S in healthy human ...
Graham Devereux+16 more
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Após caracterização clínico-epidemiológica da oncocercose na região Yanomâmi, RR, Brasil, iniciada em 1993, a Fundação Nacional de Saúde (FNS) implementou um projeto piloto de controle e tratamento nos pólos de base de Tootobi e Balawaú.
Giovanini E. Coelho+4 more
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