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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi +4 more
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A Pork Industry in the Backyard: An Analysis of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Serbia’s Pigs
As pork is an important source for Toxoplasma gondii infection, we have analyzed T. gondii genotypes and toxoplasmosis prevalence in pigs in Serbia in the context of production statistics and economics to assess the specific risk to public health ...
Aleksandra Uzelac +5 more
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ABSTRACT Identifying the drivers of chronic stress is crucial for understanding its impact on mental health. Latent toxoplasmosis, a widespread parasitic infection, has been linked to various psychological changes. The Stress‐Coping Hypothesis proposes that at least some of these changes are consequences of chronic stress arising from the infection's ...
Jaroslav Flegr +2 more
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ABSTRACT Toxoplasmosis has long been recognized as a serious complication in immunocompromised host, particularly those with advanced HIV/AIDS, hematopoietic stem‐cell transplantation (HSCT), solid‐organ transplant (SOT), and hematological malignancies. The rapid expansion of targeted immunomodulators, including chimeric antigen receptor T‐cell (CAR‐T)
Joy Mouanes‐Abelin +6 more
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Patterns of Transmission and Sources of Infection in Outbreaks of Human Toxoplasmosis
We report on apparent temporal progression of probable sources of infection and transmission routes for global human toxoplasmosis outbreaks as described in published articles. We searched the Scientific Electronic Library Online, Web of Science, PubMed,
Fernanda Pinto-Ferreira +5 more
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Coccidiosis in chickens is one of the major problems in the poultry industry, caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria. The current study used morphological and molecular characteristics to identify Eimeria spp.
Mohammed M. Mares +3 more
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Coccidial oocysts in the liver of a Turkey poult [PDF]
The liver of a 5-week-old turkey poult submitted for examination was found to have multiple focal lesions which contained unsporulated coccidial oocysts. These oocysts sporulated after incubation and were subsequently identified as oocysts of E. adenoeides. The source of the oocysts was not determined.
K L, Critchley +4 more
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Cryptosporidium spp. infections in Tunisia: Epidemiology and public health implications
Cryptosporidiosis, caused by Cryptosporidium spp., is a zoonotic disease affecting humans and animals worldwide. This review summarises available data on the prevalence and genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in Tunisia using published studies.
Faten Bouaicha +5 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of endoparasites in pet rabbits
Background: Rabbits are popular pets and members of the veterinary team play a critical role both as providers of species‐specific medical care and a source of informed advice regarding husbandry and preventive medicine. Rabbits can potentially be infected with a somewhat bewildering array of endoparasites, but pathogenicity and significance of ...
Kate Hughes, Richard Saunders
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This cross‑sectional observational study assessed the prevalence and diversity of intestinal parasitic infections in humans and livestock in a rural highland community of Nepal. Intestinal parasites were detected in 22% of human participants and 73% of livestock, with overlapping parasite genera observed within the same households.
Kishor Pandey +25 more
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