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Emerging and Re-Emerging Zoonoses of Dogs and Cats. [PDF]

, 2014
Since the middle of the 20th century, pets are more frequently considered as "family members" within households. However, cats and dogs still can be a source of human infection by various zoonotic pathogens.
Chomel, Bruno B
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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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In‐host modeling of dengue virus and non‐structural protein 1 and the effects of ivermectin in patients with acute dengue fever

CPT: Pharmacometrics &Systems Pharmacology, Volume 13, Issue 12, Page 2196-2209, December 2024.
Abstract The increased incidence of dengue poses a substantially global public health challenge. There are no approved antiviral drugs to treat dengue infections. Ivermectin, an old anti‐parasitic drug, had no effect on dengue viremia, but reduced the dengue non‐structural protein 1 (NS1) in a clinical trial.
Junjie Ding, Dumrong Mairiang, Dararat Prayongkul, Chunya Puttikhunt, Sansanee Noisakran, Nattapong Kaewjiw, Adisak Songjaeng, Tanapan Prommool, Nattaya Tangthawornchaikul, Nasikarn Angkasekwinai, Yupin Suputtamongkol, Keswadee Lapphra, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Nicholas J. White, Panisadee Avirutnan, Joel Tarning   +15 more
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Guide to detecting a potential recrudescence of onchocerciasis during the posttreatment surveillance period: the American paradigm

Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2012
Program Coordinating Committee and OEPA staffOnchocerciasis Elimination Program for the Americas, Guatemala City, GuatemalaAbstract: Control and elimination of human onchocerciasis using mass drug administration of ivermectin (Mectizan®) has ...
Program Coordinating Committee, OEPA staff   +1 more
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Prevalence and determinants of scabies: A global systematic review and meta‐analysis

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 29, Issue 12, Page 1006-1017, December 2024.
Abstract Objectives Scabies is a neglected skin disease that disproportionately affects people from resource poor and overcrowded countries. Global data on prevalence and risk factors are limited. This article aims to estimate the global burden of scabies and identifies the risks associated with it.
Saptorshi Gupta, Simon Thornley, Arthur Morris, Gerhard Sundborn, Cameron Grant   +4 more
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Onchocerca lupi Nematodes in Dogs Exported from the United States into Canada

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2016
The Onchocerca lupi nematode is an emerging helminth capable of infecting pets and humans. We detected this parasite in 2 dogs that were imported into Canada from the southwestern United States, a region to which this nematode is endemic. We discuss risk
Guilherme G. Verocai, Gary Conboy, Manigandan Lejeune, Fany Marron, Paul Hanna, Erin MacDonald, Brian Skorobohach, Brian Wilcock, Susan J. Kutz, John S. Gilleard   +9 more
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Does increasing treatment frequency address sub-optimal responses to ivermectin for the control and elimination of river blindness? [PDF]

, 2016
Background Several African countries have adopted a biannual ivermectin distribution strategy in some foci to control and eliminate onchocerciasis. In 2010, the Ghana Health Service started biannual distribution to combat transmission hotspots and sub ...
Daniel A. Boakye, Ebenezer O. Owusu, Edward Jenner Tetevi, Eng, Ernest Tawiah Gyan, Kwadwo K. Frempong, Mark J. Taylor, Martin Walker, María-Gloria Basáñez, Michael D. Wilson, Mike Osei-Atweneboana, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, Remme, Robert A. Cheke, Taylor, Traore   +15 more
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Novel Patient‐Friendly Orodispersible Formulation of Ivermectin is Associated With Enhanced Palatability, Controlled Absorption, and Less Variability: High Potential for Pediatric Use

The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Volume 64, Issue 10, Page 1295-1303, October 2024.
Abstract Ivermectin has been used since the 1980s as an anthelmintic and antiectoparasite agent worldwide. Currently, the only available oral formulation is tablets designed for adult patients. A patient‐friendly orodispersible tablet formulation designed for pediatric use (CHILD‐IVITAB) has been developed and is entering early phase clinical trials ...
Kim Dao, Michael Buettcher, Klervi Golhen, Jonas Kost, Andreas Schittny, Urs Duthaler, Andrew Atkinson, David Haefliger, Monia Guidi, Carine Bardinet, Haithem Chtioui, Abdelwahab Boulekbache, Thierry Buclin, Jörg Huwyler, Marc Pfister, Laura E. Rothuizen   +15 more
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Importance of ivermectin to human onchocerciasis: past, present, and the future

Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2011
Ed W Cupp1, Charles D Mackenzie2, Thomas R Unnasch31Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA; 2Department of Pathobiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA; 3Department of Global Health, University ...
Cupp EW, Mackenzie CD, Unnasch TR
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Zoonotic helminths affecting the human eye

Parasites & Vectors, 2011
Nowaday, zoonoses are an important cause of human parasitic diseases worldwide and a major threat to the socio-economic development, mainly in developing countries.
Eberhard Mark L, Otranto Domenico
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